Cherubism is a skeletal dysplasia characterized by bilateral and symmetric fibro-osseous
lesions limited to the mandible and maxilla. In most patients, cherubism is due to dominant …

Articular cartilage is a highly specialized tissue whose remarkable properties of
deformability, resistance to mechanical loading, and low-friction gliding are essential to joint …

Normal serum levels of calcium are maintained through the interplay of parathyroid, renal,
and skeletal factors. In this review, we have distinguished the neonate and infant from the …

Osteoarthritis affects over 300 million people worldwide. Here, we conduct a genome-wide
association study meta-analysis across 826,690 individuals (177,517 with osteoarthritis) and …

A pectus index can be derived from dividing the transverse diameter of the chest by the
anterior-posterior diameter on a simple CT scan. In a preliminary report, all patients who …

Methods This protocol was approved by our IRB, and informed consent was obtained for all
patients enrolled in this study. The study was designed as a prospective trial. Patients …

Cherubism is a rare bone dysplasia that is characterized by symmetrical bone resorption
limited to the jaws. Bone lesions are filled with soft fibrous giant cell-rich tissue that can …

Massive structural allografts used for replacement of bone defects after removal of bone
tumors have several complications, including fracture, infection, and nonunion. To decrease …

The clinical presentation of bone and soft-tissue sarcomas is varied. Constitutional
symptoms are rare, and although bone sarcomas tend to be painful while soft-tissue …

Articular cartilage repair techniques are challenging. Human embryonic stem cells and
induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) theoretically provide an unlimited number of …