June 2022

  • Knee joint preservation: Strategies for tissue repair and regeneration

    The knee joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. Different tissues work together and are in balance with each other when the knee is healthy.

  • Saving the joint: Biological Strategies to Preserve Cartilage

    Articular cartilage is the white, shiny layer that covers the ends of long bones and absorbs weight and shocks. As a result, the joint moves smoothly and without pain. Damage to articular cartilage is a common problem that limits the patient’s function and increases the risk of osteoarthritis. Replacement of the knee joint in young patients in turn increases the chances of a second surgery, which is generally less successful than the first artificial joint.