First, let’s talk about the difference between bone and cartilage. They both are materials that can make up a skeleton, but they are quite different. Bone doesn’t bend. It is very strong, but it’s ...

In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers have now discovered that these skeletal cells do not just differ in their developmental ...

Normal, regulated growth of skeletal bones is a crucial part of the growth of mammals. This is a complex process involving ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can lead to structural changes in your body. It’s a type of arthritis that happens when you have the skin disease psoriasis. It might cause your bones to erode or break down.

This boasted a shear strength of 2 MPa, which is 68% stronger than natural cartilage’s grasp on bone. The team says that implants made of the material are currently being tested in sheep, with human ...

Your knee contains articular cartilage, which lines your bones and allows you to move without pain or friction. Knee cartilage damage occurs when your articular cartilage chips or wears away. In ...

Osteochondritis dissecans occurs when a fragment of cartilage and underlying bone detach from the joint surface. When it affects the ankle, it can cause stiffness, pain, swelling, and reduced range of ...

An injury to the cartilage connecting your ribs to your breastbone can be very painful. Although recovery times can vary, rib cartilage fractures typically take at least 6 weeks to heal. The ribs in ...