Inflammation in Musculoskeletal Conditions & A Novel Growth-Factor Complex

This presentation provides an in-depth overview of inflammation in musculoskeletal conditions, including sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, and cartilage degeneration, emphasizing how inflammation acts as both a necessary healing mechanism and a driver of ongoing tissue damage. The presenters explain the biological cascade triggered by musculoskeletal injury—highlighting the roles of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, RANKL, and NF-κB—and how chronic inflammation can accelerate muscle breakdown, cartilage degradation, and bone loss.