Background Cartilage defect in the hip can progress to osteoarthritis. It is unclear if certain sports put an individual at increased risk of cartilage injury. Objective The purpose of this study was ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An aragonite-based scaffold showed superior outcomes for osteochondral defects of the knee vs. the standard of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Osteochondral allograft transplantation with the multiplug technique had comparable outcomes vs. the single-plug ...

Using arthroscopy to stage a lesion in the chondral area of the knee is more accurate than magnetic resonance imaging, according to researchers from the Rothman Institute, La Jolla, Calif. The ...

This study is led by Prof. Yingfang Ao, Prof. Jianquan Wang and Dr. Xiaoqing Hu (Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Peking University Third ...

Radiofrequency chondroplasty aims to slow the progression of discrete chondral defects by removing the unstable edges of the defect, producing a smooth, stable articular cartilage surface. The ...

Peregrine Ventures today realized the USD 500 million exit from CartiHeal (USD 350 million down payment plus an additional USD 150 million milestone). This exit follows the portfolio company’s Food ...

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have invented a new way to repair osteochondral defects – a common form of joint damage often caused by sports injuries or trauma – and to prevent ...

Paige Bueckers’ offseason is grinding to a halt. The UConn star is on the mend following surgery on her right ankle. The procedure, which took place Friday, is expected to keep her off the court for ...

Discrete chondral defects in articular cartilage usually occur as a result of trauma. The rough, irregular edges of a defect may cause inflammation, swelling, pain and difficulty walking. Progressive ...