Stanford Researchers Discover Breakthrough Method to Regrow Knee Cartilage and Prevent Arthritis

Osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide. The joint condition often develops with age or after injuries and happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down. This leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Present-day treatments focus on easing pain and inflammation rather than repairing the damaged cartilage itself. But, a new study from researchers at Stanford Medicine offers hope for a different approach.

The study, published in Science...