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 ...

A commonly practiced form of surgery for knee osteoarthritis may actually worsen the condition, a new study from Finland ...

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 ...

The thyroid cartilage surrounds the thyroid gland in the middle of the throat. Its primary function is to protect and support the vocal cords. It is one of the laryngeal cartilages, which make up the ...

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 ...

Researchers say the new printer can create stronger cartilage than other techniques Researchers have developed a way to "print" cartilage that could help treat joint diseases and sporting injuries.

Growing cartilage tissue in the lab could help patiens with injuries, but it is very hard to make the tissue grow in exactly the right shape. A new approach could solve this problem: Tiny spherical ...

Eighteen days in orbit did not appear to leave a measurable mark on the hips, knees, or ankles of three astronauts from Axiom ...