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Home / Blog » Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis

Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis

Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis

A Yale study published in the journal Bioactive Materials found that the medication lacosamide acts as a highly effective, dual-purpose treatment that relieves joint pain and reverses cartilage damage in osteoarthritis, especially when a specialized hydrogel delivers the drug directly into the joint.

Source: newswise

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