Can acetabular cartilage regenerate?

Acetabular cartilage is self-repairing in mild injuries, partial cartilage wear and exfoliation, and does not regenerate in extensive cartilage exfoliation. Acetabular cartilage injuries are caused by hip impact or femoral head necrosis. For early acetabular cartilage injuries, especially before extensive exfoliation, rest and oral glucosamine sulfate nutrient cartilage treatment can effectively improve symptoms. The human body has a mechanism of self-repair, but repair requires preconditions. only mild damage can repair itself. However, in the later stage, cartilage has been completely worn out and has reached the level of exposed subchondral bone. At this time, there is no regeneration ability. Further joint replacement surgery is needed to improve the function of hip joint. In general, cartilage has no complete regeneration ability and only has partial repair function.