MATS 30931/40991:Tissue Engineering

The need for tissue engineering

Osteoarthritis (OA)

  • Also know as degenerative joint disease (DJD)
  • Breakdown of joint cartilage
  • Causes bones to articulate against each other
  • Leading to pain and loss of movement
  • From middle age and above
  • Hands and weight bearing joints:
    • Knee
    • Hip
    • Feet
    • Back

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