First, let’s talk about the difference between bone and cartilage. They both are materials that can make up a skeleton, but they are quite different. Bone doesn’t bend. It is very strong, but it’s ...

Cartilage coats the outside surface of your bones to allow the bones to glide smoothly at the point where they meet (the joint). It also provides cushioning to absorb shock and avoid joint injuries ...

This week we are going to discuss fibrocartilage, a very specific type of cartilage found in the body which is often damaged causing musculoskeletal dysfunction. Fibrocartilage is a specialized form ...

In osteoarthritis of the knee, cartilage that should cushion the bones erodes, leaving people in pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs can offer some relief, but they can’t cure the disease or bring back ...

What Is an Adam's Apple? ‌"Adam's apple" is the common term for what doctors call the laryngeal prominence of the thyroid cartilage. It's the cartilage that wraps around the front of your voice box ...

A 53-year-old man remains symptom-free for six years after advanced knee cartilage transplant at MGM Healthcare, Chennai.

Perichondritis is an infection that occurs in the tissue of the cartilage located in your outer ear, which is called the auricle or pinna. The infection itself is sometimes referred to as auricular ...

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Overture Orthopaedics, a privately held U.S.-based medical device company providing surgeons with innovative joint preservation solutions in sports ...