The fabella disappeared from our lineage millions of years ago, but over the last century, its presence in people’s knees has become more common. Jef Akst was managing editor of The Scientist, where ...

Few things are more dreaded among professional athletes than a knee injury. Despite their best efforts, many of them have experienced knee pain associated with injuries like ACL tears and had to ...

Rehabilitation after knee surgery typically lasts about 12 weeks. But many people can walk without an assistive device after 3 weeks and drive after 4–6 weeks. After total knee replacement (TKR ...

Cartilage grown from human nose cells has been used to repair serious KNEE injuries. Engineered cartilage from nasal septum cells helped treat "complex" damage to the articular cartilage which is ...

Scientists at Duke University have developed a gel-based material that could serve as a replacement for knee cartilage. This innovative substitute is not only stronger but also more durable than ...

One of the worst feelings that can pop up in the middle of a run or race is a twinge of knee pain. And it’s a pretty common occurrence for runners: The knee is the most common area of injury for ...

Carrum Health is the preferred provider of total/partial hip and knee replacement procedures for benefits-eligible Purdue employees and dependents age 18 and over covered on a Purdue medical plan.

Objective Stem cell injection for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is an emerging new therapy, and we aimed to review its evidence of efficacy. Design Systematic review. Eligibility criteria Criteria for ...