The tissues, obtained from cadavers, are widely used in elective orthopedic surgery to repair worn-out knees and other joints.

There are three steps involved in repairing mortar joints in a brick or stone wall, a procedure called tuck pointing or repointing.

To repair joints, most of the old mortar must be removed from between bricks and new mortar applied in its place by a process called repointing or tuck pointing.

Two oral supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, are being promoted by their manufacturers for their ability to "repair" arthritic joints.

Common workshop applications include injecting glue into tight spots to repair joints where disassembly is impractical or impossible; and injecting lubricants onto working surfaces without spilling.

In rare cases, patients need surgery to repair or replace damaged joints.

To repair joints, most of the old mortar must be removed and new mortar applied; the process is called repointing or tuck pointing.

And healthy seniors can look forward to many years of active life, thanks to the ability to repair or replace damaged joints, remove cataracts, treat heart problems, and other advances.

Grab your tool box and click to the next page to begin repairing loose mortar joints between bricks.

Many surgeries have been developed to repair the muscles, connective tissue or damaged joints that can arise from traumatic or overuse injuries to the shoulder.