The gel that tricks worn-out knees into repairing themselves: New jab could be an effective treatment for those with arthritis
A jab of gel that triggers the body’s own repair process could be a new treatment for arthritis of the knees. The gel contains special signalling compounds and, when injected into the damaged area, it acts like a homing beacon, attracting cells that can then turn into new tissue. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage — a…