
Approximately 58.5 to 91 million U.S. adults are affected by some form of arthritis or chronic joint symptoms, representing nearly 1 in 4 adults. Oftentimes, patients don’t feel like they can get any relief. But a new scientific breakthrough could change everything. Researchers have developed an arthritis injection that may actually repair damaged joints, not just mask the pain. Early studies show this treatment can regenerate cartilage and improve joint function over time, something doctors have struggled to achieve for decades. Here’s what is known about this new treatment so far.