This important study focused on characterizing clonally derived MSC populations from the synovium of normal and osteoarthritis (OA) patients, demonstrating their potential to regenerate cartilage in ...

This silicone double stemmed hinges were first used by Swanson for metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) reconstruction in 1964 and then in 1965, were developed for the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIPJ ...

Side effects of biologic drugs may include: respiratory infections headaches flu-like symptoms swelling, itching, or a rash at the injection site urinary tract infection Two types of biologic ...

In general: Your health care provider will clean the area where you’ll have your injection. Usually, your provider will inject a local pain killer (anesthetic) into the area around your joint. This is ...

(AP Photo, File) DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against ...

Heat or ice packs may also help ease the pain. Periodic corticosteroid injections into the MTP joint may also provide temporary relief in some people, like those with hallux rigidus. Certain kinds ...

This study presents a valuable finding on the role of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitors (SLPI) in developing Lyme disease in mice infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. The evidence supporting the ...