Athrosamid acts like a cushion inside the joints, helping to absorb the impact of heal-strikes and other impacts.
Due to the similarities between horse and human joints, the firm behind Athrosamid, Contura, decided to explore whether it could be used on humans.
They claim the product can provide long-lasting relief as it doesn’t get broken down inside of the body.
Professor of Musculoskeletal Medicine at Leeds University, Philip Conaghan, noted while the treatment was promising more research was needed to assess its efficacy.
