Cartilage damage is a key feature of degenerative joint disorders—primarily osteoarthritis (OA)—and chronic inflammatory joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage in a joint to become stiff and lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to damage. Over time, the cartilage may wear away in some areas, ...

Recently, a research team from Chongqing Medical University, led by Prof. Wei Huang, Dr. Wei Bao, and Dr. Yiting Lei, has ...

Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear and tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body.

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative condition that affects millions worldwide, causing the gradual breakdown of joint cartilage.This vital tissue serves as a cushion between bones, enabling ...

My brother had to stop running because his hip cartilage was shot due to osteoarthritis. Mark Keller September 5, 2021 01:11 AM It would seem plausible that it can be used in the hip joints too.

The goal of the OPTIKNEE consensus is to improve knee and overall health, to prevent osteoarthritis (OA) after a traumatic knee injury. The consensus followed a seven-step hybrid process. Expert ...

To treat osteoarthritis, genetically engineered cartilage cells have been developed that deliver an anti-inflammatory drug- anakinra in response to motions that put stress on the joints.

The cartilage helps our joints glide smoothly without pain, popping or stiffness. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition, and the amount you have is key to how symptomatic you may be.

AI can be used to to determine whether someone will develop osteoarthritis by analysing cartilage texture three years before it starts wearing away, study found.. Researchers from John Hopkins ...

Joint preservation surgeries, such as arthroscopy, osteotomy, or cartilage repair treatments, may be considered in mild to ...