Articular cartilage pathology represents a spectrum of potentially debilitating conditions that can have substantial impact on patient well-being, with symptoms including persistent joint pain and ...

Articular cartilage pathology of any synovial joint was considered eligible for inclusion, including both traumatic osteochondral defects and posttraumatic or idiopathic degenerative osteoarthritis.

Reflecting the overall structural alterations in the tissue, changes in the flow of interstitial fluid in articular cartilage could be an indicator revealing the onset of osteoarthritis, according ...

<P>During a three-year study on articular (joint) cartilage maturation, researchers at the Gluck Equine Research Center used new genetic techniques to investigate how joint cartilage changes ...

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 ...

Clinical solutions to osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major articular pathology that is characterised by alteration of the cartilage and the bone that supports it, the subchondral bone.

Articular cartilage injuries in athletes require careful consideration when establishing a treatment plan, as an athlete&rsquo;s high activity level and training schedule require optimization of ...

Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in the body. When an embryo is developing, cartilage is the precursor to bone.

The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body, holding together the thigh bone, shin bone, fibula (on the outer side of the shin), and kneecap.

A gel that combines both stiffness and toughness is a step forward in the bid to create biodegradable implants for joint injuries, according to new UBC research. Mimicking articular cartilage, found ...