Tissue Growth Helps Arthritic Knees

Physical Health Chronic Pain
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Insightful article about a new procedure to help arthritic knees;

"Tiny spheres made from a patient's own cells are now being used to treat arthritis - by growing new tissue at the damaged joints.

The technology has already been used in Italy to repair hip cartilage. Now, more than 200 people with knee arthritis are taking part in trials comparing the new treatment to conventional therapy.

In osteoarthritis, the cartilage can become misshapen or worn away, leaving the bones exposed to rub against each other, the Daily Mail reported...."

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Grow-tissue-to-mend-arthritic-knees/articleshow/6940538.cms
        Source: TimesofIndia.com, 11/17/10
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thanks for posting

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Of course! Thank you so much for taking the time to read it :-)