Cartilage damaged from exercise may aid in early osteoarthritis detection
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and currently there is no cure. A new study reveals how the nanoscale biomechanical properties of cartilage at joints change at the earliest stages of osteoarthritis, making the tissue more prone to damage during fast physical activities. The findings could improve early detection of the disease as well as tissue engineering strategies to repair damaged cartilage in patients.