11 авг. 2022 г. · A hydrogel-based implant could replace worn-out cartilage and alleviate knee pain without replacing the entire joint. Photo courtesy of Benjamin ...

21 июн. 2023 г. · A gel that combines both stiffness and toughness is a step forward in the bid to create biodegradable implants for joint injuries, according to new UBC ...

26 окт. 2023 г. · Instead of requiring surgery to insert a solid scaffold, the gel could be simply injected into the knee, a much less invasive procedure.

Gel injections can help replace the lost lubrication in your knee joint when you have arthritis. Healthcare providers call this viscosupplementation.

2 мая 2024 г. · Hydrogels are smart biomaterials that can absorb large amounts of water and thus exhibit swelling properties.

14 авг. 2022 г. · The new hydrogel is made up of cellulose fibers, which make the material strong while being stretched, infused with polyvinyl alcohol that helps ...

26 июн. 2020 г. · Duke researchers have developed the first gel-based synthetic cartilage with the strength of the real thing. A quarter-sized disc of the ...

22 мар. 2024 г. · CartiHeal™ Agili-C™ is an implant intended to repair damaged cartilage. It is absorbed by the body and is a new treatment option for patients. “ ...

5 авг. 2024 г. · Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee ...

In viscosupplementation, a gel-like fluid called hyaluronic acid is injected into the knee joint. It acts as a lubricant to enable bones to move smoothly ...