As the understanding of interactions between articular cartilage and subchondral bone
continues to evolve, increased attention is being directed at treatment options for the entire …

Background Articular cartilage defects are most often caused by trauma and osteoarthritis
and less commonly by metabolic disorders of the subchondral bone, such as osteonecrosis …

Background: New methods have been used, with promising results, to treat full-thickness
cartilage defects. The objective of the present study was to compare autologous chondrocyte …

Background: The optimal treatment for cartilage lesions has not yet been established. The
objective of this randomized trial was to compare autologous chondrocyte implantation with …

Background: The management of cartilage and osteochondral lesions in the knee remains
problematic and controversial. Our group reported the 2-year and 5-year results of a …

Including people with or without: Mild to severe osteoarthritis Radiographic evidence of
osteoarthritis i X-ray or MRI changes of arthritis Mechanical symptoms i Locking, clicking …

Background A reliable and reproducible method is needed to assess cartilage repair.
Purpose This study was undertaken to test the reproducibility of 2 established histological …

Background Decentralised services using outreach clinics or modern technology are
methods to reduce both patient transports and costs to the healthcare system. Telemedicine …

The effects of leptin hormone are mediated by interactions with several physiological
regulatory systems and the cytokine network, and by targeting cells directly. The leptin …

Introduction Decentralised services through outreach clinics or modern technology reduce
patient travel time and cost to society. Telemedicine consultation through videoconference is …