Effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on cartilage regeneration: an experimental study

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: An Overview

“…When patients are exposed to 2 atmospheres absolute (ATA) and 100% oxygen, the oxygen content in plasma can be up to "10 times higher than breathing regular air at sea level" [14]. The effects of this increased oxygen content include vasoconstriction which acts to reduce oedema and improve neutrophil phagocytic function to mitigate infection, phagocytosis activation, neovascularization, neoangiogenesis, collagen production and inhibition of anaerobic organisms [1,11,14].…”

“…Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a non-invasive solution for, among other things, rehabilitation from physical injury, recovery from fatigue, and treatment for neurological and neurogenerative disorders [1][2][3]. Over the past decade, competitive sports injuries have reached a new high, not only in support from the general public and sponsors, but in recorded injuries to athletes [4].…”

“…Additionally, HBOT has been linked to cartilage repair [5][6][7][8]. The potential benefits of HBOT are extensive and whether used as an adjuvant 1 MBBS FRACS FA OrthoA, Clinical Private Practice, Double Bay NSW Sydney, Australia 2 Sport Foot Ankle, New York 3 BEng (Hon)/MBiomedEng, Clinical Private Practice, Double Bay NSW Sydney, Australia 4 Clinical Private Practice, Double Bay NSW Sydney, Australia with other treatments, or separately, HBOT presents a state-of-the-art solution with an extensive range of indications from musculoskeletal and neurologic to recovery and sports performance.…”