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articular cartilage

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articular cartilage [är′tik·yə·lər ′kärt·lij]
(anatomy)
Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones.


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The pin was cut as close as possible to the knee articular cartilage and driven proximally so that the tip was flush with the cartilage.
Including triangular fibro-cartilage (TFCC) in the wrist, small joint tendons or articular cartilage damaged via injury or prolonged, excessive movements of the ankle, elbow or wrist.
It is an effective technique for regenerating articular cartilage in appropriate patients, ie.
 
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