Knee cartilage repair

The articular cartilage is the bearing surface covering the bones in all of our joints. It has remarkable biomechanical properties. Once injured, however, it surprisingly lacks the ability to heal on its own. The following describes just what articular cartilage is, and the surgeon’s options for repairing, regenerating, and replacing this tissue.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently heard about cartilage being used in knee joints. Last summer I was diagnosed with osteopenia, degenerative arthritis, moderate lateral compartment narrowing, and knee joint effusion in my right knee. I can no longer straighten it and have some swelling. I’ve had two injections, which helped with the pain for a […]

Foods good for the joints and cartilage repair include all major food groups, plus probiotics, healthy teas and anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric.

If you've been diagnosed with knee cartilage issue and are looking for specific information on treatments without surgery?

New techniques include a pellet made of coral and a hydrogel that can be pressed around the bone to help eliminate pain.

Looking for an alternative to total joint replacement for cartilage damage or osteoarthritis? See Dr. Dutton for knee cartilage regeneration in Singapore today.

Cartilage and connective tissues once damaged can be hard to heal and can cause chronic pain. Luckily, it is possible to heal connective tissues and cartilage of the joints and spine using physical therapy techniques, heat therapy, and natural supplementation. Reclaim your mobility and free yourself

Most health and fitness writers don't spend a lot of time on cartilage. As tissues go, it's fairly isolated. It doesn't contain blood vessels, so we can't

A few minutes later, he delivered his verdict: "Your knees will never get better." My condition could worsen into osteoarthritis in as few as several years, he said.