Cartilagerelated
Cartilage-related, or cartilagerelated, describes topics connected with cartilage—the firm, flexible connective tissue found in joints, the rib cage, ears, nose, and airways. Cartilage provides structural support, reduces friction in joints, and acts as a flexible scaffold for developing bones and for maintaining shape in certain structures.
There are three main cartilage types: hyaline cartilage, which covers joint surfaces and is found in the
Cartilage is avascular and aneural; nutrition and waste exchange occur mainly by diffusion from surrounding tissues.
Cartilage-related disorders include degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis and chondromalacia; growth disturbances such as chondrodysplasias; and
Diagnosis relies on imaging methods such as MRI and radiography, and may involve arthroscopy or biopsy in