The Colorado Avalanche have announced that their captain, Gabriel Landeskog, will undergo a knee cartilage transplant. This procedure is designed to help Landeskog recover from a knee injury he sustained during the 2019-2020 season.
The procedure, known as an autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), is a relatively new form of cartilage transplant. It involves taking healthy cartilage cells from the patient’s own body and implanting them into the damaged area of the knee. The goal of the procedure is to restore the knee’s normal function and reduce pain.
The procedure is not without risks, however. There is a risk of infection, as well as a risk of the transplanted cells not taking hold in the damaged area. Additionally, there is a risk of scar tissue forming in the area of the transplant, which can lead to further complications.
Landeskog is expected to be out of action for up to six months while he recovers from the procedure. This will be a significant blow to the Avalanche, who are already without star forward Mikko Rantanen due to injury.
The Avalanche have expressed their support for Landeskog and are hopeful that he will make a full recovery. Landeskog himself has also expressed his determination to return to the ice and help his team win.
The procedure that Landeskog is undergoing is relatively new, but it has been used successfully in other athletes. It is a testament to Landeskog’s commitment to his team and his sport that he is willing to undergo such a procedure in order to return to the ice.
We wish Gabriel Landeskog all the best in his recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the ice soon.
