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2. Articular cartilage damage - Wikipedia

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   Articular cartilage damage is often the cause of severe pain, knee swelling, substantial reduction in mobility and severe restrictions to one's activities. Over the last decades, however, research has focused on regenerating damaged joints. These regenerative procedures are believed to delay osteoarthritis of injuries on the articular cartilage ...

3. Knee arthritis - Wikipedia

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   Arthritis of the knee is typically a particularly debilitating form of arthritis. [1] The knee may become affected by almost any form of arthritis. [2] The word arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints. [3][4] Types of arthritis include those related to wear and tear of cartilage, such as osteoarthritis, to those associated with ...

4. Knee cartilage replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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   Articular cartilage, most notably that which is found in the knee joint, is generally characterized by very low friction, high wear resistance, and poor regenerative qualities. It is responsible for much of the compressive resistance and load bearing qualities of the knee joint and, without it, walking is painful to impossible.

5. Articular cartilage repair - Wikipedia

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   Articular cartilage repair treatment involves the repair of the surface of the articular joint 's hyaline cartilage, though these solutions do not perfectly restore the articular cartilage. These treatments have been shown to have positive results for patients who have articular cartilage damage. They can provide some measure of pain relief ...

6. Knee Pain When Walking: Potential Causes and What to Do ... - AOL

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   Joint degeneration: Over time, the cartilage in joints wears down, leading to conditions like osteoarthritis. This degeneration is a common cause of knee pain in older adults. This degeneration is ...

7. Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia

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   Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage. The cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can cause increased deterioration and breakdown of the cartilage. The cartilage is no longer smooth and therefore ...