Aug 29, 2023 · This procedure enables the patient's body to repair the cartilage defect, something it otherwise would be unable to do. RECLAIM is a one-stage innovative procedure for hip and …

Jan 6, 2022 · A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can …

Dec 29, 2018 · RECLAIM mixes chondrons from debrided tissue with donor autologous stem cells to create a biologic filler for the repair of damaged knee cartilage. The procedure can be …

Feb 6, 2025 · In this Q and A, Stephen J. Wisniewski, M.D., discusses the status of research focused on the use of platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections to …

Articular cartilage has only a single type of cell for renewal — the chondrocyte — which becomes less active with age and injury. While long-term research goals focus on harnessing stem cell …

May 21, 2025 · Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made …

Mar 5, 2024 · Can glucosamine supplements protect my knee cartilage from osteoarthritis? Study results on this question have been mixed, with some suggesting possible benefit and some …

Sep 5, 2025 · Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone, called the sternum. Pain caused by costochondritis might be …

Aug 29, 2023 · Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common …

Apr 8, 2025 · Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears …