SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 6, 2025Interesting Engineering

Nose to knee: Surprising cartilage breakthrough could enhance joint treatment

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A new study shows that lab-grown nasal cartilage implants can effectively repair knee joints, with two-week matured implants producing better long-term results, improved tissue quality, and healthier surrounding cartilage, potentially benefiting cartilage injury and osteoarthritis treatments.

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