The body is pretty good at repairing itself, but some parts of our anatomy struggle to bounce back after an injury. One such material is cartilage – the spongy yet firm connective tissue that keeps ...

For people living with osteoarthritis, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting out of a chair can ...

Researchers have been working on taking cartilage cells from the nose and developing it into tissue that can be implanted elsewhere. After success in animals, two people received this treatment using ...

I learned the hard way that cartilage problems can sideline even the toughest athletes. During my NFL career, I went through more than a few knee surgeries and dealt with the frustration of being told ...

Teenagers and young adults are increasingly suffering knee injuries, often causing damage to the cartilage. But there's a less invasive procedure called MACI Arthro that's now being used to repair ...

In patients with severe osteoarthritis, cartilage can wear so thin that joints essentially transform into bone on bone — without a cushion between. A new therapy that uses synthetic nanofibers to ...

Your knee contains articular cartilage, which lines your bones and allows you to move without pain or friction. Knee cartilage damage occurs when your articular cartilage chips or wears away. In ...