Inflammatory Disorder of Cartilage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction An inflammatory disorder of cartilage, broadly termed chondritis, involves the targeted, immune-mediated or localized inflammation of the flexible connective tissue found throughout the body. Unlike bones, cartilage lacks a direct blood supply, relying on the diffusion of nutrients from surrounding tissues. When inflammatory pathways are activated, this avascular nature limits the tissue’s ability … Read more