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Articular Cartilage - Articles
Scientists Discover Cause of Cartilage Degeneration
by
Doug K.
Posted
Wed 14 Jan 2009 5:08pm
A
n article here explains a new finding by a group of Scripps Research scientists that points to a loss of a particular protein in the surface layer of articular cartilage. Scientists believe that the loss of this protein leads to a disruption of the cartilage and initiates the degenerative cascade.
New treatments might be developed
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Cartilage Cell Implant Improves Ankle Function
by
Northcoast Footcare
Posted
Wed 30 Dec 2009 10:31pm
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) is the surgical repair of articular cartilage by transplanting cartilage cells into a joint. Chondrocytes are cartilage cells which produce and maintain cartilage. The first step is to sample the cartilage from the joint and isolate the chondrocytes. The chondrocytes are then sent to a lab
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Knee Cartilage Repair: Will it Work for You?
by
Dr. Gabe M.
Posted
Mon 25 Aug 2008 2:45pm
where it was put and will not be beneficial. That is why this procedure cannot be used to treat a cracked cartilage in the knee. Remember they have to cover the articular surface...
The ends of bones are soft, so they must be covered with a thick white gristle called cartilage. Once damaged, cartilage can never heal. When knee cartilage is damaged
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Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation or Microfracture?
by
Mike Reinold
Posted
Thu 22 Jan 2009 5:55pm
The current issue of AJSM has two great articles regarding articular cartilage repair procedures that go very well together. I think this is an amazing aspect of orthopedics as we are making ground on developing ways to restore normal cartilage. The implications of this are staggering. If you share an interest in articular cartilage repair, I
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Great Resource for Understanding FAI
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Understanding FAI (Hip Impingement)
Posted
Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:13pm
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) occurs when an abnormality of the proximal femur (cam) or acetabulum (pincer) triggers damage to the acetabular labrum and articular cartilage in the hip. The result of this friction is hip and groin pain as well as loss in range of motion.
This video offers a simple to understand explanation of FAI. Great
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Syn-flex for osteoarthritis, joint pain, and cartilage degeneration
by
franklinb
Posted
Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:11pm
Syn-flex for osteoarthritis, joint pain, and cartilage degeneration
A high quality liquid glucosamine formula and one of the most effective osteoarthritis and joint health care products on the market today...
Syn-flex® is a breakthrough product in the world of osteoarthritis, joint pain, and cartilage degeneration. While most glucosamine products
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Inhibiting Proteins To Prevent Arthritis
by
Northcoast Footcare
Posted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints resulting from the biochemical breakdown of articular cartilage. Most people think of arthritis as a result of wear and tear on the joints. This is partially true as abnormal body mechanics can cause stress on the joints resulting in cartilage erosion. But, there is a biochemical component
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Will damaged knee cartilage regrow?
by
Dr. Gabe M.
Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:12pm
When all the cartilage in your knee is gone, the only effective treatment is to replace the whole knee. Knee replacements are now lasting for twelve to twenty years or more, and most remain pain-free. The ends of bones are soft, so they must be covered with a thick white gristle called cartilage. Once damaged, cartilage can never heal. An affected person
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