RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt T1 Challenges of Treating Articular Pathologies JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 41 SP 21 OP 23 DO 10.1177/155989771441018 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/41/21.abstract AB Treatment of articular cartilage and joint damage as a result of acute injury is challenging. This article addresses the particular topics of the basic science related to the early response of cartilage after traumatic injury, current and future chondroprotective products, osteochondral allografts, as well as chondroplasty, microfracture, and cells in relation to articular cartilage injuries.