what cells damage joints
Hyaline Cartilage. The main component of the joint surface is a special tissue called hyaline cartilage.When it is damaged, the joint surface may no longer be smooth. Moving bones along a tough, damaged joint surface is difficult and causes pain. Damaged cartilage can also lead to arthritis in the joint.hen stem cells are placed in a specific environment, they can give rise to cells that are similar to the host tissue. The hope is that stem cells placed near a damaged joint surface will stimulate hyaline cartilage growth.