What is BioCartilage?

Even though our feet are incredibly designed to withstand the stress and pressures of life, sometimes they have their limit. Drs. Joel Brook, Arroyo, and McClurkin, foot specialists in Dallas, TX often see the toll taken on feet and ankles in their podiatric office. A common injury seen is when the structure of the foot or ankle sustains cartilage damage.

Cartilage damage can result from a variety of causes. An injury from a bad fall, a traumatic injury during a sports game, repeated injury to the same area and wear and tear as we age are all ways cartilage can become damaged.

When you injure yourself and sustain a cut or a bruise, the cells in your body heal and regenerate to bring health back to the injured area. Unfortunately, this is not the case with cartilage. Cartilage is not able to regenerate once it has been damaged which can lead to tissue damage and defect to the area. This often results in swelling, pain and restricted mobility.

With patients who have sustained cartilage damage in their foot or ankle, Drs. Joel Brook, Arroyo, and McClurkin are often able to treat symptoms with a microfracture procedure, depending on the location of the damage. This surgery involves making multiple holes in the bone beneath the cartilage that, in time, can form scar tissue in place of the cartilage and can result in decrease in symptoms. A state-of-the-art technique involving BioCartilage is new and showing some promise. This material is made from human cartilage and is placed in the void left from the damaged cartilage. It contains type II collagen cartilage growth factors and has other properties that promote cellular growth and tissue healing within damaged regions over the microfracture. The goal is restoration of pain-free function.

This procedure involving BioCartilage removes the need for joint fusion or replacement. If damaged cartilage is causing pain and impacting your quality of life, please contact us today for more information about BioCartilage. Call 972.853.7100 in Dallas, TX or (972) 943-3323 in Plano, TX.

The doctor has great “bedside manners” when talking to patients. Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.

Derrick W.

The staff at Dallas Podiatry Works could not have been more courteous, helpful, and professional in doing their job. They made me feel comfortable when I was there, which is certainly appreciated. They answered all the questions that I had and just made each visit the most pleasurable that it could be. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of foot care.

Joseph B.

I would highly recommend Dr. Brook to anyone with foot problems–especially problems that stump other podiatrists. He really is very caring and very knowledgeable.

Jeannette H.

Dr. Joel Brook and the staff were nice and helpful. Though I was a new patient, I got right in as soon as they were open in my preferred location. They diagnosed the problem and provided medicines along with a perfect gel bandage so I could keep exercising while my toes healed. My toes already hurt less and look a little better each day. If I have future issues, I will be a repeat customer. Here’s hoping I don’t, but at least I know my feet are in good hands.

Meryl E.

I visited this office for an ingrown toe nail a few years ago. After seeing another doctor, who made it worse, he referred me to Dallas Podiatry Works. The doctor there was able to fix my problem. I’m not great with reviews, all I can tell you is that this doctor and staff will have you up and running or doing whatever it is you do in no time. You will be in great hands. You’d be a fool not to use this doctor. Now its time to visit him again for the other toe.

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Been having bad ankle pains for 6 months was referred here and it was a great visit ladies in the front desk medical assistants and the Doctor were all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable.