Hydrogel that outperforms cartilage could be trialed in human knees as soon as April 2023. Currently undergoing animal trial (sheep)

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Hydrogel that outperforms cartilage could be in human knees in 2023

Joint pain is a common ailment of aging, thanks to cartilage’s tendency to wear out. Now, researchers at Duke University have developed a new hydrogel that’s stronger and more durable than the real thing, which could make for longer lasting knee implants.

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