Thursday, February 9, 2012

Patients Could 'Grow' New Joints, Scientists Say

(The Press Association) UPDATED 2010-07-29
For the first time, a team of scientists has developed a way to use stem cells to grow new joints inside the body that have a full range of movement and can bear weight. These joints were grown in a recent study involving rabbits, but researchers say this animal study may pave the way for the same results in people. Joints grown in this way could potentially last longer than artificial joints, and they would prevent elderly patients from having to undergo difficult operations to replace damaged joints as well.  Read full story >
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