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Why cartilage injuries can be slow to heal

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If you tear the rubbery material in your knee or ear, prepare for disappointment. Unlike the rest of you, it lacks a direct blood supply, meaning it sits there stubbornly refusing to repair itself while you limp around waiting for a miracle.

Why cartilage injuries can be slow to heal
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