University of Minnesota Health orthopaedic surgeons offer leading restoration of damaged and diseased cartilage. Not only do our orthopaedic specialists use improved ways to image diseased cartilage, but they also offer innovative repair techniques. Our orthopaedic surgeons are highly experienced with osteoarticular allografts, autologous chondrocyte implantation and meniscal transplantation. Thanks to our physicians' expertise, we are a destination for patients from around the Midwest.