News tagged with cartilage repair

Penn scientists develop a new way to re-grow cartilage

Every day the world over, runners hit the streets, pounding the pavement. Their knees are taking a pounding, too.

Apr 26, 2011 | 4.5 / 5 (4) | 6 |

Scientists turn stem cells into cells for cartilage repair

(PhysOrg.com) -- Manchester scientists have turned embryonic stem cells into the cells that produce cartilage, which could be used to repair damaged and diseased joints.

Biology / Biotechnology

Oct 18, 2010 | 5 / 5 (5) | 1 |

Study identifies potential fix for damaged knees

Investigators from Hospital for Special Surgery have shown that a biodegradable scaffold or plug can be used to treat patients with damaged knee cartilage. The study is unique in that it used serial magnetic resonance imaging ...

Medicine & Health / Other

Jul 09, 2009 | 3 / 5 (2) | 0