Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disease that causes wear and tear on the cartilage of your joints. Over time, it can cause deep, aching pain that complicates physical activity and daily routines. “With osteoarthritis, you

ROCHESTER, Minn. — For joints to work well, they need cartilage, a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, acts like a shock absorber, and helps joints move smoothly. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic