DEAR DR. ROACH: I have reached the beginning of osteoarthritis after a meniscus trim from years ago. Can platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, or anything else, regenerate cartilage? -- E.C. ANSWER: ...

EVERY DAY FOR nearly 15 years, Raynie Canoy woke up in head-to-toe pain that made it hard to function. Her neck, back, and knees ached, and her hips felt so tight that some days she could barely bend ...

Cartilage coats the outside surface of your bones to allow the bones to glide smoothly at the point where they meet (the joint). It also provides cushioning to absorb shock and avoid joint injuries ...

The first thing John* smelled was his wife’s hair. Then coffee, sautéed scallops and a pile of compost. For someone who hadn’t been able to smell anything for 45 years, it seemed like a miracle. As a ...

Medicare only covers PRP injections for the treatment of chronic, nonhealing diabetic wounds. Coverage is limited to 20 weeks of treatment using FDA-approved equipment and technologies. Medicare does ...

NEW YORK — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to send letters advising clinicians that hair regenerative therapies are not yet proven safe and effective, but this determination is ...

A viral claim states that Germany developed an injectable gel that repairs damaged cartilage naturally. Read on to know more ...