These are images of (a) normal human joint cartilage, and (e) cartilage with very early matrix GAG loss. (b) Histologic image of a normal cartilage stained with Toluidine Blue to visualize content of ...

Cartilage, a connective tissue found throughout the body, is critical to the function of our joints. Tough yet flexible, it supports load and enables frictionless ...

Joint cartilage allows your joints to move freely and absorb impact. As you get older, the cartilage in your joints can start to become worn, especially in your knees, hips, and hands. Losing this ...

In this second installment of our stories on osteoarthritis, we discuss a new approach for treatment and cure. Both stories are part of our series on regenerative medicine. We define regenerative ...

The mechanisms leading to osteoarthritis are not known. Currently, it is not possible for a physician examining a patient to predict future joint condition and possible development of osteoarthritis.

A tale as old as time - an athlete suffers a devastating knee injury, and their dreams are suddenly in jeopardy. Whether it’s an aspiring NFL player, a basketball star, or a weekend warrior, damage to ...

An injection that blocks the activity of a protein involved in aging reverses naturally occurring cartilage loss in the knee joints of old mice, a Stanford Medicine-led study has found. The treatment ...