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Articular cartilage

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cartilage that lines the joints.

See also: Cartilage



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If I cut a tiny line on articular cartilage (the cartilage that covers the surfaces of bones at joints), it will never be erased.
Subjects: Articular cartilage lesions: Diagnosis and management of articular lesions in joint pathologies of knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle; basic sciences about articular cartilage pathology, nonoperative treatment and rehabilitation; arthroscopic, minimal invasive and open surgical treatment options of cartilage repair; nonprosthetic arthroplasty, biologic and prosthetic resurfacing techniques.
A person suffering from knee osteoarthritis will most likely equate it with cardiovascular disease because the breakdown of articular cartilage of knee joints restricts movement and the patient has to follow a set regimen affecting his lifestyle.
 
 
 
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