Orthopedics
Nano-arthroscope Allows Researchers To Diagnose Osteoarthritis In Earliest Stages
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Reseachers in Switzerland have modified a scanning force microscope so that it can be used to diagnose the earlies stages of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that is characterized by the degradation of articular cartilage. Significant and irreversible damage is usually present by the time symptoms appear in middle age.
Current devices used for measuring […]



