Researchers in Switzerland are developing cartilage implants using cells from the patient’s nasal septum. The post Cartilage grown from human nose cells used to repair knee injuries appeared first on ...

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To accomplish this, the researchers first extract a small sample of cartilage from the patient’s nose and those cells are subsequently multiplied in a lab and then placed on a soft fiber scaffold ...

Engineered cartilage from nasal septum cells is treating complex knee damage, thanks to Swiss researchers who developed the ...

Injuries to the articular cartilage in different joints, including the knee, are painful and limit mobility. In response, ...

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An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk ...

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One of the most catastrophic events for an athlete is a joint injury like an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Replacement cartilage engineered from the nasal septum -- the cartilage wall that separates the left and right airways in your nose -- can be used to repair even the most complex knee injuries ...