Jumping may protect astronauts’ knee cartilage from microgravity damage. Studies on mice show it increases bone density.

Scientists at Duke University have developed a gel-based material that could serve as a replacement for knee cartilage. This ...

Jumping workouts could help astronauts prevent cartilage damage they are likely to suffer during lengthy missions to Mars, suggests new research. The first study of its kind shows knee cartilage in ...

If walking is becoming difficult and physio isn’t working, cutting-edge treatments could be the next step. But which ones are ...

An orthopaedic surgeon discusses how this approach helps alleviate pain caused by joint injuries and chronic conditions.

While knee replacement surgery is life-changing for individuals with final-stage arthritis, it is crucial to explore less invasive treatments for earlier stages of knee issues, a doctor advises.

Cartilage development is the formation of cartilage by specialised cells called chondrocytes. These secrete large amounts of the cartilage extracellular matrix, which contains collagen and ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of tissue, a soft and flexible ‘fatty cartilage’ that could revolutionize the treatment of traumatic injuries, birth defects, and cartilage-damaging ...

The knee joint connects the upper and lower parts of your leg. It’s composed of several components like bones, cartilage, and ligaments that help it straighten, bend, and hold weight.

As with many other surgeries and invasive procedures, a knee replacement is often considered only after more conservative measures have been tried. Various surgical procedures can help people with ...

Running on grass is better for your knees as there's more shock absorption At particular risk are tears to your meniscus or cartilage that sit between the knee joints. 'If you apply a twisting ...

Simple exercises can help prevent knee pain from derailing your routine, according to a physical therapist. Andrey Simeonovski, a physical therapy doctor, recently spent a week in Kathmandu as ...