Small electrical current could help people who suffer from arthritis

Researchers used mesh that generates tiny electric current, Matt Mathers reports

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Scientists have found a way to regrow cartilage in a procedure which it is hoped could prove to be a breakthrough in the treatment of arthritis.

Researchers at the University of Connecticut used a mesh that generates a tiny electric current to stimulate cartilage growth.

Cartilage is a tough, flexible tissue found throughout the body. It covers the surface of joints, acting as a shock absorber by allowing bones to slide over one another.