Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cartilage

Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that has a high proportion of collagen and elastin fibers. It is found in structures such as the skeleton, external ears, nose, and between joints such as the knees, hips, and shoulders. It helps to provide structure and support to the body, while also allowing for flexibilit…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 277× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that has a high proportion of collagen and elastin fibers. It is found in structures such as the skeleton, external ears, nose, and between joints such as the knees, hips, and shoulders. It helps to provide structure and support to the body, while also allowing for flexibility and shock absorption. Cartilage serves several important roles in the body, including protection of articular surfaces, providing cushioning to absorb shock, and enabling movement. Additionally, it can help promote healing of damaged tissue and can help prevent the development of certain diseases such as osteoarthritis. Cartilage is vital for the body’s overall health and well-being, and it is dependent on proper care and maintenance.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 277 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cartilage, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

Journal editorial board
Giuseppe Maurizio Campo · ISRAEL

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