From Joint Damage to Regeneration

What if repairing damaged cartilage could be done in a single procedure? Using your own cells and the healing signals they need to recover? In this episode of Tomorrow's Cure, host Lindsey Seavert explores RECLAIM, an innovative regenerative medicine approach that combines a patient's own cartilage cells with donor medicinal signaling cells (MSCs) to help repair damaged joints. Joining the conversation are Dr. Daniel Saris and Dr. Mario Hevesi of Mayo Clinic, along with Dr. Christian Lattermann of Mass General Brigham. Together, they discuss why cartilage injuries are so difficult to treat, how RECLAIM works, and why this breakthrough could reshape the future of orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and joint preservation. The experts also explore the role of stem-cell-inspired therapies, regenerative medicine, hip arthroscopy, knee cartilage repair, and how artificial intelligence may help personalize treatments in the years ahead. How to listen and stay connected: Subscribe to Tomorrow’s Cure on your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you never miss an episode. Get the latest health information from Mayo Clinic’s experts—subscribe to Mayo Clinic’s newsletter for free today: https://mayocl.in/3EcNPNc Connect with Mayo Clinic: Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic