The ankle's ability to regenerate cartilage uses the same mechanisms that enable some animals to grow new limbs, and it could ...

A research team from Northwest University, China, has developed a breakthrough nano-composite hydrogel system to address the ...

Osteoarthritis is a joint disease causing cartilage breakdown, pain, and stiffness. Management involves personalized plans with lifestyle changes, therapy, and medication. Key management ...

In osteoarthritis, joint cartilage can become damaged, leading to movement struggles and pain in the affected joints. Study author Samuel I. Stupp, PhD, ...

Knee braces and water-based exercise appear to be two of the most effective ways to ease the pain and stiffness caused by ...

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

Obesity is a significant risk factor for osteoarthritis, particularly in weight-bearing joints, like the knees. A doctor ...

In osteoarthritis, or OA, the smooth, slippery cartilage that covers the ends of your bones, and helps them glide over each other, slowly wears away. This allows the bones to rub and grind on each ...

Higher UPF-consumption was linked to worse knee OA outcomes among women, including higher pain scores, worse physical function, and thinner knee cartilage.

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 ...

“Cartilage is a critical component in our joints,” said Northwestern’s Samuel I. Stupp, who led the study. “When cartilage becomes damaged or breaks down over time, it can have a great impact on ...