MicroFracture Knee Surgery: Dr. Joseph Fernandez

Microfracture Knee Surgery in Athletes is associated with longer rehabilitation than is typically seen with more routine knee athroscopy. Return to sports following Microfracture surgery can vary from 3 months to over a year depending on the size, location and extent of the lesion. An understanding of the healing and maturation process following microfracure is important to guide the recovery process. The procedure is performed by Dr. Joseph Fernandez.. Dr. Fernandez is Chairmanof the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baptist Hospital as well as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Miami.