A study in mice traced the loss of cartilage that accompanies aging to a single protein, pointing to treatments that may one ...

One of the best parts of warm weather is swapping your boots for sneakers and getting your steps in. But if you've noticed ...

CartiHeal Agili-C, an FDA-approved implant made from coral, is designed to treat cartilage damage.

Just as the tread on your tires wears away over time, the cartilage that cushions your joints can break down, too. It's a condition called osteoarthritis. And without enough padding, your bones will ...

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 ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common age-related joint disorder, affecting more than 500 million people worldwide and representing a leading cause of ...

Cartilage plays a crucial role in your knees, but unfortunately once it’s damaged or worn out it’s hard to repair. A replacement is often required, but these aren’t as good as the real thing. Now, ...

Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain. Often knee pain comes from the progressive wear and tear of ...

The molecular mechanisms of cartilage breakdown in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) show considerable overlap, particularly with respect to matrix-degrading enzymes, but also with ...

There's something almost eerie about it. Your knee starts aching on a clear morning, the sky still blue, no rain in sight.