The top-down calcification process started with spherical mineral particle formation in the joint surface during early-stage OA (OA-E), followed by fibre formation and densely packed material ...

Cartilage development is the formation of cartilage by specialised cells called chondrocytes. These secrete large amounts of the cartilage extracellular matrix, which contains collagen and ...

This thick fluid may help ease pain and swelling in your knee. The bones that make up your joints normally have a cap of cartilage on their ends. This cartilage helps make sure that your bones move ...

Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. Chest pain near the sternum (breastbone) is the primary symptom. It is sometimes severe ...

Human joints move thousands of times a day. The articular cartilage plays a vital role in joints’ protection. If there is dysfunction in cartilage lubrication, cartilage cannot maintain its normal ...

There is no long-term treatment strategy for young and active patients with cartilage defects. Early and effective joint preserving treatments in these patients are crucial in preventing the ...