What Is The Turnover Rate Of Chondrocytes In Cartilage?

Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2015

Question: Dear Doctor,

I have a question regarding chondrocytes in our cartilage. Would the same chondrocytes present when we were 14 still be present at age 32, or has it been replaced with new chodrocytes?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
So your cartilage at 14 may have developed more and it’s present in your bo

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have read your query.

Cartilage growth starts from birth and continue till age of 18 to 20 yrs. cartilage growth consists mostly of the maturing of immature cartilage to a more mature state. Once adult growth is complete cartilage growth stops only minor repair and wear and tear process continues. Cartilage has limited repair capabilities

So your cartilage at 14 may have developed more and it’s present in your body now and for ever.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Thanks Dr. XXXXXXX ,

I had anabolic steroid treatment when I was 14 to boost height. Now I regret because I feel the steroid caused growth of cartilage that is non renewable. This would mean the steroid has had a permanent impact because it grew something in my body that doesn't renew or get replaced . What would be your valued advise?

Thanks and Regards

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
eat healthy food and have fresh natural anti oxidant for better life.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I will advise you now to eat healthy food and have fresh natural anti oxidant for better life.

Continue joint range of motion exercises regularly.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (34 minutes later)

Dear Dr XXXXXXX

Regarding the cartilage thats present at age 14. As growth continues up to 18-20 years, has this 'old' cartilage been replaced by 18 years old?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is not replaced by new at 18.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

cartilage growth consists mostly of the maturing of immature cartilage to a more mature state.

So cartilage at 14 becomes more mature at 18. It is not replaced by new at 18.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (4 minutes later)

So is the same amount of immature cartilage present from birth?

does 'growth' mean conversion from immature to mature? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes same immature cartilage is present since birth.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Yes same immature cartilage is present since birth.

Yes growth- mean conversion from immature to mature.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar