Hyaline cartilage is the nonlinear, inhomogeneous, anisotropic, poro-viscoelastic connective
tissue that serves as friction-reducing and load-bearing cushion in synovial joints and is vital …

Articular cartilage has poor ability to heal once damaged. Tissue engineering with scaffolds
of polymer hydrogels is promising for cartilage regeneration and repair. Polymer hydrogels …

The repair of articular cartilage defects remains a significant challenge in orthopedic
medicine. Hydrogels, three-dimensional polymer networks swollen in water, offer a unique …

Injectable hydrogels based on hyaluronic acid (HA) and poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) were
designed as biodegradable matrices for cartilage tissue engineering. Solutions of HA …

Recent decades have seen great advancements in medical research into materials, both
natural and synthetic, that facilitate the repair and regeneration of compromised tissues …

Because of similar mechanical properties to native cartilage, synthetic hydrogels based on
poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) have been proposed for replacement of damaged articular …

A variety of biomaterials have been introduced as potential substrates for cartilage repair.
One such candidate is chitosan, which shares some characteristics with glycosaminoglycan …

Hydrogels, which can withstand large deformations and have stable chemical properties,
are considered a potential material for cartilage repair. However, hydrogels still face some …

The treatment of articular cartilage damage is a major task in the medical science of
orthopedics. Hydrogels possess the ability to form multifunctional cartilage grafts since they …

Articular cartilage is a highly specialized tissue found in diarthrodial joints, which is crucial
for healthy articular motion. Despite its importance, articular cartilage has limited …