Chicago-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bryan Penalosa specializes in cartilage restoration. With advances in medicine and orthopedics, patients suffering from degenerative cartilage disease now have options that were not historically available. Dr. Bryan Penalosa has received advanced training in cartilage restoration, which allows him to surgically repair or replace cartilage.

Our joints are separated by a vital covering of smooth white tissue called cartilage. This cartilage allows the bones to glide easily over each other, enabling painless, smooth movements. When cartilage is damaged by normal wear and tear, injury, or disease, normal movement is compromised—resulting in pain and inflammation. Dr. Bryan Penalosa can help you recover with cutting-edge techniques.