ORLANDO, Fla. — Use of the chondral osseous replacement technique for full-thickness femoral defects has resulted in no increase in total femoral symptoms and no arthritic changes at 48 months’ follow ...

Using arthroscopy to stage a lesion in the chondral area of the knee is more accurate than magnetic resonance imaging, according to researchers. Using arthroscopy to stage a lesion in the chondral ...

Background Cartilage defect in the hip can progress to osteoarthritis. It is unclear if certain sports put an individual at increased risk of cartilage injury. Objective The purpose of this study was ...

The process of growth and maturation of long (radius and ulna) and short (metacarpals and phalanges) bones of the hand (enchondroplasia) differs from that of the carpal cuboid bones (chondral ...

Background Chondral defects of the articular surface are a common condition that can lead to osteoarthritis if not treated. Therapy of this condition is a topic of constant debate and a variety of ...

During arthroscopy, researchers found a previously undefined pattern of chondral damage on the femoral heads of patients who underwent the procedure for femoroacetabular impingement. “Increased ...

The knee does not have it easy over the course of a person’s life. As a primary load-bearing joint, it takes our weight and helps us stand, move and keep our balance. When walking, it can take three ...

The cartilage over the ends of bones in the knee joint (articular cartilage) can be damaged by trauma, resulting in isolated (discrete) defects. Radiofrequency chondroplasty aims to reduce further ...

FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs had surgery Thursday on his left knee and the recovery could keep him out of parts of training camp if not longer, according to multiple sources ...