A Washington State University research team is working to create an artificial cartilage that is similar to natural cartilage ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Preclinical studies demonstrate reduced inflammation, senescence, and pain in mice models for osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration.

Fibrocartilage tissue in the knee is comprised of a more varied molecular structure than researchers previously appreciated. New work informs ways to better treat such injuries as knee meniscus tears ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Acute or chronic insult, including normal wear and tear, age, obesity, and joint injury, may initiate an ...

Musculoskeletal disorders, such as osteoarthritis (OA) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), are chronic debilitating conditions characterized ...

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, ...

Running does not appear to cause sustained wear and tear of healthy knee cartilage, with research suggesting that the small, short-term changes to cartilage after a run reverse within hours. Running ...