Apr 8, 2025 · Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears …

Aug 29, 2023 · This procedure enables the patient's body to repair the cartilage defect, something it otherwise would be unable to do. RECLAIM is a one-stage innovative procedure for hip and …

Feb 26, 2025 · This is probably a minor infection that you could try treating at home unless the piercing is through cartilage. Cartilage is the hard tissue in the rim of the ear. Seek medical …

Articular cartilage has only a single type of cell for renewal — the chondrocyte — which becomes less active with age and injury. While long-term research goals focus on harnessing stem cell …

Dec 29, 2018 · RECLAIM mixes chondrons from debrided tissue with donor autologous stem cells to create a biologic filler for the repair of damaged knee cartilage. The procedure can be …

Jan 6, 2022 · Torn meniscus The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the thighbone. It can be torn if you …

Apr 9, 2024 · Several surgical approaches are available for ear reconstruction. Cartilage taken from the ribs can be used to make a framework for the ear, or a medical implant may be used …

Feb 6, 2025 · In this Q and A, Stephen J. Wisniewski, M.D., discusses the status of research focused on the use of platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections to …

May 21, 2025 · Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made …

Feb 1, 2024 · A hip labral tear involves the ring of cartilage (labrum) that follows the outside rim of the hip joint socket. Besides cushioning the hip joint, the labrum acts like a rubber seal or …