New measuring technique and better care for joint cartilage damage as objectives

New methods for the research and treatment of joint cartilage damage are being developed at the University of Oulu. So far, the results of the extensive international projects MIRACLE and RESTORE are promising. 

Two significant projects are being carried out at the University of Oulu with the aim of developing diagnosis and treatment methods for joint cartilage damage. Both projects last three years and are interconnected: MIRACLE project aims to develop a new tool for the diagnostics of joint cartilage damage, while RESTORE project aims at developing artificial extracellular matrix materials using nanotechnology for the treatment of joint cartilage damage.

Both projects are carried out by the Microelectronics Research Unit (MIC) and Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology (MIPT) at the University of Oulu. The main funding source is the EU Research and Innovation Programme Horizon 2020.

Globally, 242 million people suffer from osteoarthritis. Many are elderly, but younger generations can also suffer from joint cartilage damages.

Found out how this projects will impact on the diagnosis and treatment methods for joint cartilage damage on UOULU’s website.