University of California, San Diego (UCSD) bioengineers have fabricated cartilage tissue which for the first time mimics the multi-layered structure and cellular functions of natural articular ...

Osteoarthritis is one of the most expensive and disabling conditions in modern medicine, driving joint replacements and ...

The fallout from nuclear bomb testing decades ago is now helping researchers better understand knee joints. By tracking radioactive carbon absorbed in knees, a team of Danish researchers has found ...

Chennai: City researchers developed a two-layer implant that could offer a new way to treat joint injuries caused by trauma, ...

If cartilage is damaged, patients can experience osteoarthritis, disc herniation and other painful conditions. It serves as a shock absorber for the human body, lubricating joints and helping them ...

Cartilage damage is a relatively common type of injury, with majority of cases involving damage to the articular cartilage in the knee joint. The development of effective treatment strategies to ...

Years of impact can wear down cartilage to the point where it needs replacement. Share With each step, cartilage in your knee absorbs impact, reduces friction, and keeps everything functioning ...

Joint health concerns affect millions of people worldwide, with cartilage deterioration representing one of the most common underlying issues. While conventional wisdom often focuses on supplements, ...

When it comes to repairing human bodies, there’s one major difficulty: spare parts are hard to come by. It’s simply not possible to buy a knee joint or a new lung off the shelf. At best, doctors and ...

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