A novel knee distraction technique is drawing interest for severe osteoarthritis, with studies showing lasting symptom relief ...

Until now, worn-down knees have typically been treated in stages: first, manage the discomfort, then, as cartilage continues ...

Millions of people worldwide live with arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. For ...

Regentis Biomaterials Ltd. (NYSE American: RGNT) is advancing GelrinC(R), a cell-free hydrogel implant designed to simplify ...

Researchers found that extracellular vesicles from menstrual blood stem cells promoted cartilage regeneration and reduced ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — The published literature has shown meniscus repair to be a successful technique, with slower ...

Stanford researchers have shown that blocking a single enzyme called 15-PGDH can regrow lost cartilage in aging mouse knees and prevent arthritis after ligament injuries. The enzyme, which degrades ...

A second-generation "all-inside" meniscal repair system provides a high success rate at long-term follow-up, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the ...

The meniscus is the fibrous cartilage in the knee joint. It protects the bone’s surfaces from impact, diffuses forces and provides stability. When children tear the meniscus, it often can be repaired.

The meniscus is a thin layer of connective tissue in human knees that helps to maintain the stability of joints and conduct mechanical loads. Meniscus injuries, especially those in the avascular inner ...

Injuries to the meniscus are among the most common knee injuries and they are the most common reason for surgery performed by orthopedic surgeons. The meniscus has well-established biomechanical ...