Surgery to repair microtia may include creating a new ear out of the person’s own tissue, such as rib cartilage, or building an artificial (prosthetic) ear. Otoplasty is cosmetic surgery on the outer, ...

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is commonly associated with degeneration of articular cartilage, thickening of the bone under the cartilage (sclerosis), the presence of ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, progressive wear or systemic disease. Loss or erosion of articular cartilage causes ...