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There are also a number of alternative surgical techniques that are sometimes used to treat cartilage damage, including: 1  Allograft osteochondral transplantation (AOT) â similar to mosaicplasty, but the replacement cartilage is obtained from a recently deceased donor and is used to repair larger damaged areas.
The size and location of an OLT is important, as are the patientâs activity level and any previous treatments. Nonsurgical treatment options include medications, changes in activity, and braces or casts. Surgery may remove damaged cartilage and bone so that the underlying bone is stimulated to heal. If none of these are successful, bulk allograft transplantation is an option. General Details of the Procedure The surgery is usually done under a general anesthetic.