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Cartilage is a resilient type of connective tissue in the body. The matrix of cartilage is composed of glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, collagen fibers and elastin. Cartilage…

Hyaluronic acid is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan distributed throughout the body. It is found in connective, epithelial and neural tissues. The average 70KG adult has about…

January is the time the local gyms get overrun with new recruits attempting to get in shape for the new year. We have all seen…

Ankle osteoarthritis is a chronic disease affecting 3.4 to 6.5% of the population. In all patients with osteoarthritis, it comprises approximately 2-4% of the cases.…

As the close of the year approaches, a crucial window of opportunity emerges for physicians and healthcare clinics to revitalize and enhance their medical practices…

In a recent study reported in Arthritis Care and Research, Dr. Rana Hinman reported that her study group, (clinical trials in people who underwent physiotherapist…

The Radiological Society of North America just concluded their annual meeting and significant studies were presented concerning the current treatment of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects at…

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the United States. OA is estimated to affect 54.4 million or 23% of the adult population…