Nanotech to Regrow Cartilage and Soothe Aching Knees [News]
Monday, June 16, 2008 - 17:07
in Health & Medicine
Researchers say they may soon be able to repair injured and worn-out cartilage with the help of nanotubes. Currently, patients must either go under the knife to mend faulty cartilage (connective tissue that normally pads the ends of bones at joints to keep them from grinding against one another). But scientists say they may one day be able to insert microscopic carbon nanotubes into injured joints--such as knees--encouraging new, stronger cartilage cells to grow in place damaged or thinning ones. [More]