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Bookmark or Share- Hip labral tear - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicA hip labral tear involves the ring of cartilage (labrum) that follows the outside rim of the hip joint socket. Besides cushioning the hip joint, the labrum acts like a rubber seal or gasket to help hold the ball at the top of the thighbone securely within the hip socket.
- Torn meniscus - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicEach of your knees has two C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act like a cushion between your shinbone and your thighbone. A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling and stiffness. You also might feel a block to knee motion and have trouble extending your knee fully.
- Glucosamine - Mayo ClinicGlucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made in a lab. There are several forms of glucosamine, including glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetyl glucosamine.
- Novel stem cell therapy for repair of knee cartilageThe cartilage repair technique illustrates Mayo Clinic's commitment to applying regenerative medicine to orthopedic surgery. "We are focused on patient-centered progress," Dr. Saris says. "We want to make sure there is a safe and efficacious portfolio of regenerative medicine therapies for musculoskeletal problems."
- Torn meniscus - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicBecause a torn meniscus is made of cartilage, it won't show up on X-rays. But X-rays can help rule out other problems with the knee that cause similar symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This uses a strong magnetic field to produce detailed images of both hard and soft tissues within your knee.
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