Epidemiology reports state temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) affect up to 25% of the
population, yet their etiology and progression are poorly understood. As a result, treatment …

Background Articular cartilage defects are a veritable therapeutic problem because
therapeutic options are very scarce. Due to the poor self-regeneration capacity of cartilage …

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by pain and disability. It involves
all ages and 70% of people aged> 65 have some degree of osteoarthritis. Natural cartilage …

Articular chondrocytes are often expanded in vitro and then used to assist in healing
articular cartilage defects. We investigated the extent of dedifferentiation in monolayer …

Written by more than 400 subject experts representing diverse academic and applied
domains, this multidisciplinary resource surveys the vanguard of biomaterials and …

Cartilage defects in the knee are being diagnosed with increased frequency and are treated
with a variety of techniques. The aim of any cartilage repair procedure is to generate the …

Cartilage has a poor intrinsic healing response, and neither the innate healing response nor
current clinical treatments can restore its function. Therefore, articular cartilage tissue …

The process of fracture healing involves the action and interaction of many cells, regulated
by biochemical and mechanical signals. Vital to a successful healing process is the …

This course shows the ways that 3D printing and 3D bioprinting are revolutionizing the
available treatments available for medical needs. 3D bioprinting requires collaboration …

The use of tissue-engineered articular cartilage (TEAC) constructs has the potential to
become a powerful treatment option for cartilage lesions resulting from trauma or early …