A promising new study suggests that blocking a single age-linked enzyme could help regenerate damaged cartilage, reduce pain ...

Researchers have identified the SHP protein as a key regulator that suppresses cartilage-degrading enzymes and slows osteoarthritis progression.

A surgeon has revealed one of the most damaging daily habits for your joints. When it comes to protecting their joints, most ...

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

People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...