Scientists at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis (9/06/2016) have programmed cells to grow new cartilage on a 3-D template shaped like the ball of a hip joint. Using orthobiologics, the...
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The sensation of pain is our body’s natural alarm system, alerting us of potential injury through a series of discomfort signals. These very effective alerts become a problem though when they...
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Millions of Americans suffer from osteoarthritis in the knees, hips, or elsewhere. These do-it-yourself (DIY) treatments can help ease pain and improve joint function.
Read Full PostOsteoarthritis (OA) arises as the cartilage that shields the joints from friction deteriorates over time. Primary risk factors for this condition include genetics, sex, and the aging process.
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Read Full PostPrevalence There are 318.9 million people in the United States, about 100 million of whom suffer from chronic pain (US Census, Institute of Medicine). Pain isn’t just a quality-of-life issue. It is...
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