Innovative new procedure uses sea coral to help people who suffer from knee osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Strickland, MD · Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery · Last reviewed: November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025

CBS News New York’s Jenna DeAngelis got an exclusive look inside the operating room at the Hospital for Special Surgery and spoke with patients about how sea coral is being used to treat those with knee osteoarthritis.

The CBS team spoke with me and my husband, Dr. Andreas Gomoll as well as two patients who tried out the new procedure.

Check out the CBS video to learn more about sea coral, the CARTIHEAL AGILI-C cartilage repair implant, and the patients using it to get back to doing the things they love.

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