For decades, doctors believed cartilage loss was irreversible. A new injectable material developed at Northwestern proves ...

Cartilage coats the outside surface of your bones to allow the bones to glide smoothly at the point where they meet (the joint). It also provides cushioning to absorb shock and avoid joint injuries ...

A newly identified molecular player may help explain how cartilage in the jaw joint resists inflammatory damage.

In osteoarthritis of the knee, cartilage that should cushion the bones erodes, leaving people in pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs can offer some relief, but they can’t cure the disease or bring back ...