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Joints such as the elbow, shoulder, and knee contains considerable amount of cartilage and dense connective tissue. explain how joint injuries heal.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Heal from what?: Joints iften do not heal depending on the causes of the trauma or inflammation. They heal but the same mechanisms that any tissue heals.

Answered 3/29/2015

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Dr. David Bailie answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

They don't: cartilage in joints cannot heal- soft tissue injuries can but some cannot without surgery

Answered 11/12/2016

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Joints such as the elbow, shoulder, and knee contains considerable amount of cartilage and dense connective tissue. explain how joint injuries heal.

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