Cartilage is defined as a type of connective tissue that provides structural support and protection for the body's joints. Explore more at BYJU’S Biology
articular cartilage covers the top of the tibia (shinbone), the bottom of the femur (thigh bone) and the back of the patella (kneecap). Articular cartilage protects the surfaces of these bones where they meet at the joint. During the development of osteoarthritis: ...
Your doctor may recommend an injection in the knee with corticosteroids. This anti-inflammatory medication helps reduce swelling and stiffness. Corticosteroids usually begin working in 2-3 days and are usually only given once. This medicine can increase blood sugar levels, so it may not be an opt...
Perhaps No Treatment at Alldoi:10.2106/JBJS.24.00777Matthew J. MatavaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MissouriJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
What to Know After a Knee Replacement More Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain, stiffness and inflammation....
Arthritis is pain or disease in one or more joints. There are many types of arthritis. Types such as rheumatoid arthritis cause inflammation in the joints. Other types wear away the cartilage between joints, such as osteoarthritis. This makes the bones of the joint rub together when you move...
Ice helps prevent tissue damage and decreases swelling and pain. Elevate your knee above the level of your heart as often as you can. This will help decrease swelling and pain. Prop your leg on pillows or blankets to keep it elevated comfortably. Do not put a pillow directly under your ...
The lateral meniscus, like the medial meniscus, has an important job to do. It helps to distribute a person’s weight over hisknee jointand provide stability to the knee. If this cartilage were absent, a person’s weight would be applied unevenly to his femur and tibia, putting excess str...
Wound dressing.Collagen helps wounds heal by attracting new skin cells to the wound. Periodontics.Collagen acts as a barrier to prevent fast-growing gum tissue from developing into a wound in a tooth, giving the tooth cells the time they need to regenerate. ...
X-ray. This quick, painless test produces a 2-dimensional picture of your bones that helps find breaks and joint disease like osteoarthritis. CT scan. It combines X-rays taken from many different angles to give a 3-dimensional view of the knee. The test shows much more detail of the bone...