Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Key Takeaways Osteophytes, or bone spurs, are bony outgrowths that can ...

This is a rare peek at how cartilage transforms into bone. In this image, you can see cartilage (in purple and white), blood vessels and cells (in yellow), and other specialized cells that create ...

The first 'blueprint' of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone ...

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 ...

Chennai: City researchers developed a two-layer implant that could offer a new way to treat joint injuries caused by trauma, ...

Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that causes joint tissue to break down over time. While aging and joint wear are major contributors to osteoarthritis, its development involves more than just natural ...

Kunle Oloyede led the development of the smarthroscope and hopes that the device will lower surgical costs and have use in developing nations. A device similar to an arthroscope is designed to help ...

Bone cancer is an uncommon type that can occur when cells in the bones begin to grow at an uncontrollable rate. It may happen in any bone, including those in the feet. However, it most commonly ...

Some kinds of bone cancer can develop in a person’s ribs. However, these bone cancer types are extremely rare. Cancer that forms in a person’s bones is called primary bone cancer (PBC). Another name ...

A 2020 study demonstrated that older adults (65 years and older) who start high-intensity jump training (known as “plyometric ...