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Mahmoud EE, Mawas AS, Mohamed AA, Noby MA, Abdel-Hady ANA, Zayed M. Treatment strategies for meniscal lesions: from past to prospective therapeutics. Regen Med 2022; 17:547-560. [PMID: 35638397 DOI: 10.2217/rme-2021-0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Menisci play an important role in the biomechanics of knee joint function, including loading transmission, joint lubrication, prevention of soft tissue impingement during motion and joint stability. Meniscal repair presents a challenge due to a lack of vascularization that limits the healing capacity of meniscal tissue. In this review, the authors aimed to untangle the available treatment options for repairing meniscal tears. Various surgical procedures have been developed to treat meniscal tears; however, clinical outcomes are limited. Consequently, numerous researchers have focused on different treatments such as the application of exogenous and/or autologous growth factors, scaffolds including tissue-derived matrix, cell-based therapy and miRNA-210. The authors present current and prospective treatment strategies for meniscal lesions.
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- Elhussein E Mahmoud
- Department of Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology & Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy & Embryology, College of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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Shadi M, Talaei-Khozani T, Sani M, Hosseinie R, Parsaei H, Vojdani Z. Optimizing artificial meniscus by mechanical stimulation of the chondrocyte-laden acellular meniscus using ad hoc bioreactor. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:382. [PMID: 35908010 PMCID: PMC9338671 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-03058-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Tissue engineering focuses on reconstructing the damaged meniscus by mimicking the native meniscus. The application of mechanical loading on chondrocyte-laden decellularized whole meniscus is providing the natural microenvironment. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of dynamic compression and shear load on chondrocyte-laden decellularized meniscus. Material and methods The fresh samples of rabbit menisci were decellularized, and the DNA removal was confirmed by histological assessments and DNA quantification. The biocompatibility, degradation and hydration rate of decellularized menisci were evaluated. The decellularized meniscus was injected at a density of 1 × 105 chondrocyte per scaffold and was subjected to 3 cycles of dynamic compression and shear stimuli (1 h of 5% strain, ± 25°shear at 1 Hz followed by 1 h rest) every other day for 2 weeks using an ad hoc bioreactor. Cytotoxicity, GAG content, ultrastructure, gene expression and mechanical properties were examined in dynamic and static condition and compared to decellularized and intact menisci.
Results Mechanical stimulation supported cell viability and increased glycosaminoglycan (GAG) accumulation. The expression of collagen-I (COL-I, 10.7-folds), COL-II (6.4-folds), aggrecan (AGG, 3.2-folds), and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP3, 2.3-folds) was upregulated compared to the static conditions. Furthermore, more aligned fibers and enhanced tensile strength were observed in the meniscus treated in dynamic condition with no sign of mineralization.
Conclusion Compress and shear stimulation mimics the loads on the joint during walking and be able to improve cell function and ultrastructure of engineered tissue to recreate a functional artificial meniscus.
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- Mehri Shadi
- Tissue Engineering Lab, Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Histomorphometry and stereology research Center, Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Tissue Engineering Lab, Department of Anatomcal sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering Department, School of Advanced Medical Science and Technology, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Fasa University, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Engineering, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering Lab, Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. .,Tissue Engineering Lab, Department of Anatomcal sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. .,Laboratory for Stem Cell Research, Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Nepple JJ, Block AM, Eisenberg MT, Palumbo NE, Wright RW. Meniscal Repair Outcomes at Greater Than 5 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:1311-1320. [PMID: 35856932 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.21.01303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The utilization of meniscal repair techniques continues to evolve in an effort to maximize the rate of healing. Meniscal repair outcomes at a minimum of 5 years postoperatively appear to better represent the true failure rates. Thus, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature was conducted to assess the rate of failure at a minimum of 5 years after meniscal repair. METHODS We performed a systematic review of studies reporting the outcomes of meniscal repair at a minimum of 5 years postoperatively. A standardized search and review strategy was utilized. Failure was defined as recurrent clinical symptoms or a meniscal reintervention to repair or resect the meniscus in any capacity, as defined by the study. When reported, outcomes were assessed relative to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) status, sex, age, and postoperative rehabilitation protocol. Meta-analyses were performed with a random-effects model. RESULTS A total of 27 studies of 1,612 patients and 1,630 meniscal repairs were included in this review and meta-analysis. The pooled overall failure rate was 22.6%, while the failure rate of modern repairs (excluding early-generation all-inside devices) was 19.5%. Medial repairs were significantly more likely to fail compared with lateral repairs (23.9% versus 12.6%, p = 0.04). Failure rates were similar for inside-out (14.2%) and modern all-inside repairs (15.8%). Early-generation all-inside devices had a significantly higher failure rate (30.2%) compared with modern all-inside devices (15.8%, p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in meniscal failure rate between repairs with concomitant ACL reconstruction (21.2%) and repairs in ACL-intact knees (23.3%, p = 0.54). CONCLUSIONS Modern meniscal repair had an overall failure rate of 19.5% at a minimum of 5 years postoperatively. Modern all-inside techniques appear to have improved the success rate of meniscal repair compared with use of early-generation all-inside devices. Lateral repairs were significantly more likely to be successful compared with medial repairs, while no difference was seen between patients undergoing meniscal repair with and without concomitant ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Zhang X, Furumatsu T, Okazaki Y, Hiranaka T, Xue H, Kintaka K, Miyazawa S, Ozaki T. Comparison of posterior root remnant cells and horn cells of the medial meniscus. Connect Tissue Res 2022; 63:309-318. [PMID: 33974473 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2021.1920935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE/AIM OF THE STUDY Previous studies have noted distinctions between medial meniscus posterior root and horn cells. However, the characteristics of root remnant cells have not been explored in detail. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the gene expression levels, proliferation, and resistance to mechanical stress of remnant and horn cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medial meniscus tissue samples were obtained from patients who underwent total or uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty. Cellular morphology, sry-type HMG box 9, type II collagen, and chondromodulin-I gene expression levels were analyzed. Collagen synthesis was assessed by immunofluorescence staining. Proliferation analysis after 4 h-cyclic tensile strain was performed. RESULTS Horn cells displayed triangular morphology, whereas root remnant cells appeared fibroblast-like. sry-type HMG box 9 mRNA expression levels were similar in both cells, but type II collagen and chondromodulin-I mRNA expressions were observed only in horn cells. The ratio of type II collagen-positive cells in horn cells was about 10-fold higher than that in root remnant cells, whereas the ratio of sry-type HMG box 9-positive cells was similar. A significant increase in proliferation was observed in root remnant cells compared to that in horn cells. Further, under cyclic tensile strain, the survival rate was higher in root remnant cells than in horn cells. CONCLUSIONS Medial meniscus root remnant cells showed higher proliferation and resistant properties to cyclic tensile strain than horn cells and showed no chondromodulin-I expression. Preserving the medial meniscus posterior root remnant during pullout repair surgery might maintain mechanical stress-resistant tissue and support healing.
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- Ximing Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Ding DY, Tucker LY, Vieira AL, Freshman RD. Surgical Outcomes After Bucket-Handle Meniscal Repairs: Analysis of a Large Contained Cohort. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:2390-2396. [PMID: 35647901 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221101136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Representing approximately 10% of all meniscal tears, bucket-handle meniscal tears (BHMTs) are large longitudinal vertical tears that have an attached fragment flipped into the intercondylar notch. Meniscectomy often results in significant meniscal loss and increased joint loading. Alternatively, meniscal repair attempts to restore the function of the meniscus and aims to preserve joint mechanics. PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term risk of subsequent ipsilateral knee surgery in patients who underwent a bucket-handle meniscal repair (BHMR), and to assess risk factors associated with subsequent knee surgical intervention. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS We performed an electronic health record search for all patients aged 12 to 65 years who underwent arthroscopic knee meniscal repairs for BHMT (2011-2018). We excluded patients who had a previous BHMR, did not have magnetic resonance imaging of the knee within 60 days before BHMR, lacked active membership in Kaiser insurance in the year before and after BHMR, or underwent meniscectomy before BHMR. All patients were followed until December 31, 2019, with censoring at death or membership disenrollment. Primary outcomes included ipsilateral knee procedures overall and by type (ie, repeat meniscal repair and meniscectomy); secondary outcomes included other surgical interventions of the same knee, any contralateral knee surgery, deep surgical-site infection, and deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. RESULTS The final cohort included 1359 patients with a median age of 24 years (interquartile range [IQR], 17-34) who underwent BHMR for a BHMT. During the follow-up period (median, 50.2 months [IQR, 32.3-60.6]), 495 subsequent ipsilateral procedures were performed in 274 (20.2%) patients, and the median time to the first procedure was 10.6 months (IQR, 4.1-23.5). An overall 59 (4.3%) patients underwent repeat meniscal repair, and 165 (12.1%) had a subsequent meniscectomy of the same knee. Significant risk factors for subsequent ipsilateral procedures included younger age, 12 to 18 years (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 5.77 [95% CI, 1.84-18.08]) and 19 to 30 years (aOR, 3.65 [95% CI, 1.17-11.36]), as well as normal and overweight body mass index (aOR, 2.84 [95% CI, 1.29-6.23] and 2.34 [95% CI, 1.06-5.17], respectively). Patients undergoing concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) at the initial BHMR had a lower risk of undergoing subsequent surgery (aOR, 0.66 [95% CI, 0.49-0.87]) than those without concomitant ACLR. CONCLUSION This is the largest reported study on outcomes after BHMR in a contained cohort. One-fifth of patients underwent subsequent ipsilateral surgery during follow-up, with 4.3% receiving a repeat meniscal repair and 12.1% experiencing a meniscectomy. Risk factors for subsequent surgery of the same knee included younger age and normal or overweight body mass index. Concomitant ACLR at time of BHMR reduced the risk of subsequent reoperation.
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- David Y Ding
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Avila A, Vasavada K, Shankar DS, Petrera M, Jazrawi LM, Strauss EJ. Current Controversies in Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:336-343. [PMID: 35727503 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09770-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Given the continued controversy among orthopedic surgeons regarding the indications and benefits of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), this review summarizes the current literature, indications, and outcomes of partial meniscectomy to treat symptomatic meniscal tears. RECENT FINDINGS In patients with symptomatic meniscal tears, the location and tear pattern play a vital role in clinical management. Tears in the central white-white zone are less amenable to repair due to poor vascularity. Patients may be indicated for APM or non-surgical intervention depending on the tear pattern and symptoms. Non-surgical management for meniscal pathology includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy (PT), and intraarticular injections to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms. There have been several landmark multicenter randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studying the outcomes of APM compared to PT or sham surgery in symptomatic degenerative meniscal tears. These most notably include the 2013 Meniscal Tear in Osteoarthritis Research (MeTeOR) Trial, the 2018 ESCAPE trial, and the sham surgery-controlled Finnish Degenerative Meniscal Lesion Study (FIDELITY), which failed to identify substantial benefits of APM over nonoperative treatment or even placebo surgery. Despite an abundance of literature exploring outcomes of APM for degenerative meniscus tears, there is little consensus among surgeons about the drivers of good outcomes following APM. It is often difficult to determine if the presenting symptoms are secondary to the meniscus pathology or the degenerative disease in patients with concomitant OA. A central tenet of managing meniscal pathology is to preserve tissue whenever possible. Most RCTs show that exercise therapy may be non-inferior to APM in degenerative tears if repair is not possible. Given this evidence, patients who fail nonoperative treatment should be counseled regarding the risks of APM before proceeding to surgical management.
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- Amanda Avila
- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA.
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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Promnil S, Ruksakulpiwat C, Numpaisal PO, Ruksakulpiwat Y. Electrospun Poly(lactic acid) and Silk Fibroin Based Nanofibrous Scaffold for Meniscus Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14122435. [PMID: 35746011 PMCID: PMC9231281 DOI: 10.3390/polym14122435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Biopolymer based scaffolds are commonly considered as suitable materials for medical application. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is one of the most popular polymers that has been used as a bioscaffold, but it has poor cell adhesion and slowly degrades in an in vitro environment. In this study, silk fibroin (SF) was selected to improve cell adhesion and degradability of electrospun PLA. In order to fabricate a PLA/SF scaffold that offered both biological and mechanical properties, related parameters such as solution viscosity and SF content were studied. By varying the concentration and molecular weight of PLA, the solution viscosity significantly changed. The effect of solution viscosity on the fiber forming ability and fiber morphology was elucidated. In addition, commercial (l-lactide, d-lactide PLA) and medical grade PLA (pure PLLA) were both investigated. Mechanical properties, thermal properties, biodegradability, wettability, cell viability, and gene expression of electrospun PLA and PLA/SF based nanofibrous scaffolds were examined. The results demonstrated that medical grade PLA electrospun scaffolds offered superior mechanical property, degradability, and cellular induction for meniscus tissue regeneration. However, for commercial non-medical grade PLA used in this study, it was not recommended to be used for medical application because of its toxicity. With the addition of SF in PLA based scaffolds, the in vitro degradability and hydrophilicity were improved. PLAmed50:SF50 scaffold has the potential to be used as biomimetic meniscus scaffold for scaffold augmented suture based on mechanical properties, cell viability, gene expression, surface wettability, and in vitro degradation.
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- Siripanyo Promnil
- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; (S.P.); (C.R.)
- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; (S.P.); (C.R.)
- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Orthopaedics, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Correspondence: (P.-o.N.); (Y.R.); Tel.: +66-44-22-3917 (P.-o.N.); +66-44-22-3033 (Y.R.)
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand; (S.P.); (C.R.)
- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Correspondence: (P.-o.N.); (Y.R.); Tel.: +66-44-22-3917 (P.-o.N.); +66-44-22-3033 (Y.R.)
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Babaei M, Jamshidi N, Amiri F, Rafienia M. Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulation on cell seeded 3D hybrid scaffold as a novel strategy for meniscus regeneration: An in vitro study. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 16:812-824. [PMID: 35689535 DOI: 10.1002/term.3331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures in the knee joint with an inadequate regenerative capacity, which causes low healing potential and further leads to osteoarthritis. Recently, three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques and ultrasound treatment have gained plenty of attention for meniscus tissue engineering. The present study investigates the effectiveness of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulations (LIPUS) on the proliferation, viability, morphology, and gene expression of the chondrocytes seeded on 3D printed polyurethane scaffolds dip-coated with gellan gum, hyaluronic acid, and glucosamine. LIPUS stimulation was performed at 100, 200, and 300 mW/cm2 intensities for 20 min/day. A faster gap closure (78.08 ± 2.56%) in the migration scratch assay was observed in the 200 mW/cm2 group after 24 h. Also, inverted microscopic and scanning electron microscopic images showed no cell morphology changes during LIPUS exposure at different intensities. The 3D cultured chondrocytes under LIPUS treatment revealed a promotion in cell proliferation rate and viability as the intensity doses increased. Additionally, LIPUS could stimulate chondrocytes to overexpress the aggrecan and collagen II genes and improve their chondrogenic phenotype. This study recommends that the combination of LIPUS treatment and 3D hybrid scaffolds can be considered as a valuable treatment for meniscus regeneration based on our in vitro data.
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- Melika Babaei
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Technologies, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran
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Yoshioka NK, Young GM, Khajuria DK, Karuppagounder V, Pinamont WJ, Fanburg-Smith JC, Abraham T, Elbarbary RA, Kamal F. Structural changes in the collagen network of joint tissues in late stages of murine OA. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9159. [PMID: 35650306 PMCID: PMC9160297 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13062-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent degenerative joint disease, resulting in joint pain, impaired movement, and structural changes. As the ability of joint tissue to resist stress is mainly imparted by fibrillar collagens in the extracellular matrix, changes in the composition and structure of collagen fibers contribute to the pathological remodeling observed in OA joints that includes cartilage degeneration, subchondral bone (SCB) sclerosis, and meniscal damage. Using the established OA model of destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) in C57BL/6J mice, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the content and structure of collagen fibers in the articular cartilage, subchondral bone, and menisci using complementary techniques, which included second harmonic generation microscopy and immunofluorescence staining. We found that regions exposed to increased mechanical stress in OA mice, typically closest to the site of injury, had increased collagen fiber thickness, dysregulated fiber formation, and tissue specific changes in collagen I and II (Col I and Col II) expression. In cartilage, OA was associated with decreased Col II expression in all regions, and increased Col I expression in the anterior and posterior regions. Col I fiber thickness was increased in all regions with disorganization in the center region. In the superficial SCB, all regions exhibited increased Col I expression and fiber thickness in OA mice; no changes were detected in the deeper regions of the subchondral bone except for increased Col I fiber thickness. In the menisci, OA led to increased Col I and Col II expression in the vascular and avascular regions of the anterior meniscus with increased Col I fiber thickness in these regions. Similar changes were observed only in the vascular region of the posterior meniscus. Our findings provide, for the first time, comprehensive insights into the microarchitectural changes of extracellular matrix in OA and serve as guidelines for studies investigating therapies that target collagenous changes as means to impede the progression of osteoarthritis.
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- Natalie K Yoshioka
- Center for Orthopedic Research and Translational Sciences (CORTS), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.,Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Center for Orthopedic Research and Translational Sciences (CORTS), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.,Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Center for Orthopedic Research and Translational Sciences (CORTS), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.,Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Center for Orthopedic Research and Translational Sciences (CORTS), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.,Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Center for Orthopedic Research and Translational Sciences (CORTS), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.,Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Penn State Health/Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Neural and Behavioral Science, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.,Microscopy Imaging Facility, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Center for Orthopedic Research and Translational Sciences (CORTS), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA. .,Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA. .,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
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- Center for Orthopedic Research and Translational Sciences (CORTS), Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA. .,Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA. .,Department of Pharmacology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
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Hirose T, Mae T, Ogasawara I, Yamakawa S, Nakata K, Ohori T, Tsujii A, Okada S. Meniscal Displacement and Loss of Load-Transmission Function After Radial Tear of the Lateral Meniscus in a Porcine Model: New Insights Into the Functional Dynamics of the Injured Meniscus. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:1850-1857. [PMID: 35416074 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221090543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Meniscal extrusion/translation has been used as an index for meniscal treatment. However, the relationship between meniscal displacement and the degree of meniscal tear or load-transmission function of the lateral meniscus (LM) remains unclear. PURPOSE To clarify the relationship between the width of the radial tear of the LM and (1) meniscal displacement or (2) resultant force through the meniscus under axial compressive load in the porcine model. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Eight intact porcine knees with or without a partial radial tear at the midbody of the LM (involving 30%, 60%, or 90% of its width) were investigated. Reflective markers were attached to the outer wall of the anterior, anteromiddle, posteromiddle, and posterior segments of the LM. A 300-N axial load was applied at 2 flexion angles (30° and 60°), and the 3-dimensional forces and trajectories of the knees were recorded. Marker movements were simultaneously tracked using a motion capture camera system. After total meniscectomy of the LM, the recorded knee trajectories were reproduced, and the resultant force through the LM was calculated (a force carried only by the meniscus in response to a load applied to the whole knee joint). RESULTS At both flexion angles, the change in distance (mean ± SD) between the anterior and posterior markers under load increased significantly more in the anteroposterior direction in LMs with a 90% tear than in intact LMs (30°, 0.4 ± 0.3 vs 1.4 ± 0.8 mm, P = .004; 60°, 0.1 ± 0.7 vs 1.4 ± 1.0 mm, P < .001 [intact vs 90% tear]). The change in distance between the anteromiddle and posteromiddle markers at 30° also significantly increased in LMs with a 90% tear (0.2 ± 0.2 vs 1.3 ± 1.2 mm, P = .02 [intact vs 90% tear]). The resultant force was significantly lower in LMs with a 90% tear than in intact LMs (30°, 125 ± 47 vs 48 ± 20 N, P < .001; 60°, 93 ± 46 vs 43 ± 11 N, P = .002 [intact vs 90% tear]). We found no significant differences in either meniscal displacements or resultant forces between intact LMs and those with 30% or 60% tears. CONCLUSION LMs with a 90%-width midbody radial tear lost load-transmission function with their displacement relative to the tibia primarily in the anteroposterior direction in the porcine model. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Even 1 mm of displacement after meniscal injury is evidence that the load-transmission function of the meniscus is greatly impaired. When a displaced torn LM is diagnosed in preoperative imaging, meniscal repair surgery should be considered.
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- Takehito Hirose
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medical Biomechanics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medical Biomechanics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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Brzezinski A, Imbergamo C, Pfaff W, Tarapore R, Nasra M, Simon M, Gatt C. Biomechanical Comparison of Meniscal Allograft Root Fixation Techniques: Anterograde Interference Bone Plug Fixation Yields Favorable Results Compared to Transosseous Suture Fixation Alone. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e907-e914. [PMID: 35747667 PMCID: PMC9210386 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare the biomechanical properties of 2 different fixation techniques (interference bone plug fixation vs transosseous suture fixation) of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus using a porcine model. Methods Twenty-six matched pairs of fresh-frozen juvenile domestic porcine knees were used in this study. Specimens were randomly distributed among 3 groups: (1) native meniscus groups, (2) interference fixation, and (3) transosseous suture fixation. In each group, the posterior segments of the tested medial menisci were gripped with the freeze clamps and fixed to the tensile testing machine. Samples were preconditioned, followed by cyclic tension-relaxation for 1000 cycles between 10 and 30 N at 0.5 Hz and finally pulled to failure at a rate of 0.55 mm/s. The cyclic elongation, stiffness to failure, mode, and ultimate load to failure were recorded. Results There was no significant difference in ultimate load to failure between the interference fixation (169.71 ± 71.98 N) and transosseous suture fixation (222.73 ± 72.40 N) groups (P = .118), both were significantly less than that of the native meniscus (405.46 ± 95.62) (P < .001). Interference fixation displayed cyclic elongation (1.04 ± 0.71 mm) and stiffness (69.10 ± 25.8 N/mm) that were not significantly different from the native meniscus tissue (0.78 ± 0.53 mm and 83.1 ±26.28 N/mm) (P = .359 and P = .224), in comparison to transosseous suture fixation, which did show increased cyclic elongation (1.85 ± 1.44 mm) (P = .047) and decreased stiffness (34.72 ± 10.2 N/mm) (P < .001). Conclusion Interference fixation of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus has superior cyclic elongation and stiffness when compared to transosseous suture fixation. Interference fixation and the native meniscus model have a similar stiffness and cyclic elongation. Clinical Relevance The significance of our study is that using interference fixation for meniscal allograft transplantation has the potential to reduce short term surgical failures as well as long term complication rates.
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- Andrzej Brzezinski
- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A
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- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A
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- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A
- Address correspondence to Rae Tarapore, B.A., 125 Paterson St New Brunwsick, NJ, 08901.
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- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A
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- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A
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- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A
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Evaluation of anterior cruciate ligament surgical reconstruction through finite element analysis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8044. [PMID: 35577879 PMCID: PMC9110399 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11601-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common knee injuries. The ACL reconstruction surgery aims to restore healthy knee function by replacing the injured ligament with a graft. Proper selection of the optimal surgery parameters is a complex task. To this end, we developed an automated modeling framework that accepts subject-specific geometries and produces finite element knee models incorporating different surgical techniques. Initially, we developed a reference model of the intact knee, validated with data provided by the Open Knee(s) project. This helped us evaluate the effectiveness of estimating ligament stiffness directly from MRI. Next, we performed a plethora of “what-if” simulations, comparing responses with the reference model. We found that (a) increasing graft pretension and radius reduces relative knee displacement, (b) the correlation of graft radius and tension should not be neglected, (c) graft fixation angle of 20\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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Banovetz MT, Roethke LC, Rodriguez AN, LaPrade RF. Meniscal Root Tears: A Decade of Research on their Relevant Anatomy, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, and Treatment. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2022; 10:366-380. [PMID: 35755791 PMCID: PMC9194705 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2021.60054.2958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A foundational knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of meniscal root tears is warranted for proper repair of meniscal root tears and for preventing some of their commonly described iatrogenic causes. Meniscal root tears are defined as either a radial tear occurring within one cm of the root attachment site of the meniscus or a complete bony or soft tissue avulsion of the root attachment altogether. Meniscal root tears disrupt the protective biomechanical function of the native meniscus. Biomechanical analyses of the current techniques for meniscal root repair highlight the importance of restoring menisci to their correct anatomic orientation, thereby restoring their biomechanical function. A comprehensive understanding of the clinical and radiographic presentations of these injuries is critical to preventing their underdiagnosis. The poor long-term outcomes associated with conservative treatment measures, namely, ipsilateral compartment osteoarthritis, warrants the surgical repair of meniscal root tears whenever possible. While excellent patient-reported outcomes exist for the various surgical repair techniques, adherence to stringent post-operative rehabilitation protocols is critical for patients to avoid damaging the integrity of a repaired root. This review will focus on current concepts pertaining to the anatomy, biomechanics, diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative rehabilitation for meniscal root tears.
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- Mark T. Banovetz
- Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina-Crosstown, Edina, MN, USA,University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina-Crosstown, Edina, MN, USA,University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina-Crosstown, Edina, MN, USA,Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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Ding G, Du J, Hu X, Ao Y. Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Different Sources in Meniscus Repair and Regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:796367. [PMID: 35573249 PMCID: PMC9091333 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.796367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Meniscus damage is a common trauma that often arises from sports injuries or menisci tissue degeneration. Current treatment methods focus on the repair, replacement, and regeneration of the meniscus to restore its original function. The advance of tissue engineering provides a novel approach to restore the unique structure of the meniscus. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells found in tissues including bone marrow, peripheral blood, fat, and articular cavity synovium have shown specific advantages in meniscus repair. Although various studies explore the use of stem cells in repairing meniscal injuries from different sources and demonstrate their potential for chondrogenic differentiation, their meniscal cartilage-forming properties are yet to be systematically compared. Therefore, this review aims to summarize and compare different sources of mesenchymal stem cells for meniscal repair and regeneration.
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- Guocheng Ding
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Yingfang Ao,
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Lee DR, Reinholz AK, Till SE, Lu Y, Camp CL, DeBerardino TM, Stuart MJ, Krych AJ. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine: Current Controversies for Treatment of Meniscus Root Tears. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:231-243. [PMID: 35476312 PMCID: PMC9276892 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09759-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The role of the meniscus in preserving the biomechanical function of the knee joint has been clearly defined. The hypothesis that meniscus root integrity is a prerequisite for meniscus function is supported by the development of progressive knee osteoarthritis (OA) following meniscus root tears (MRTs) treated either non-operatively or with meniscectomy. Consequently, there has been a resurgence of interest in the diagnosis and treatment of MRTs. This review examines the contemporary literature surrounding the natural history, clinical presentation, evaluation, preferred surgical repair technique and outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS Surgeons must have a high index of suspicion in order to diagnose a MRT because of the nonspecific clinical presentation and difficult visualization on imaging. Compared with medial MRTs that commonly occur in middle age/older patients, lateral meniscus root injuries tend to occur in younger males with lower BMIs, less cartilage degeneration, and with concomitant ligament injury. Subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee have been found to be associated with both MRTs and following arthroscopic procedures. Meniscus root repair has demonstrated good outcomes, and acute injuries with intact cartilage should be repaired. Cartilage degeneration, BMI, and malalignment are important considerations when choosing surgical candidates. Meniscus centralization has emerged as a viable adjunct strategy aimed at correcting meniscus extrusion. Meniscus root repair results in a decreased rate of OA and arthroplasty and is economically advantageous when compared with nonoperative treatment and partial meniscectomy. The transtibial pull-through technique with the addition of centralization for the medial meniscus is associated with encouraging early results.
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- Dustin R. Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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Perelli S, Morales Avalos R, Masferrer-Pino A, Monllau JC. Anatomy of lateral meniscus. ANNALS OF JOINT 2022; 7:16. [PMID: 38529162 PMCID: PMC10929306 DOI: 10.21037/aoj-20-118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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The anatomy of the lateral meniscus underlies the understanding of its unique biomechanics. Moreover, the knowledge of its microscopic structure, its vascularization and its ligament insertions can make us understand the rationale for its surgical treatment. It is well known as the respect of the anatomy leads to better results in reconstructive surgery. Knowing the differences in the shape and in the areas of insertion of the meniscal roots can be useful in case of reinserting a root or when performing a meniscal transplant. Learning about the capsular insertions, the anchoring ligaments and the areas of greatest mobility of the lateral meniscus is useful during meniscal repair and replacement surgery. This information can let us choose the most appropriate technique and the best device to face any kind of meniscal lesion. In this article, we will consider both the micro and the macro meniscal structure in order to be able to give a description as complete as possible of this fundamental structure. We will consider the interrelation of the meniscus with the neighboring anatomical structures with which it contributes to the biomechanical control of the joint. It is important to understand the interrelation with both anterior and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) given that frequently a combined meniscal and ligamentous reconstruction is necessary.
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- Simone Perelli
- Institut Català de Traumatologia i Medicina de l’Esport (ICATME)-Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català de Traumatologia i Medicina de l’Esport (ICATME)-Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Knee Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, School of Medicine and University Hospital “Dr. José Eleuterio González”, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México
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- Institut Català de Traumatologia i Medicina de l’Esport (ICATME)-Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català de Traumatologia i Medicina de l’Esport (ICATME)-Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Nathan LI, Kester BS, Condron NB, Evuarherhe A, Cole BJ. A narrative review of lateral meniscus transplantation with the bridge in slot: technique and outcomes. ANNALS OF JOINT 2022; 7:17. [PMID: 38529142 PMCID: PMC10929392 DOI: 10.21037/aoj-20-109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Objective This narrative review aims to detail the indications, technique, and published outcomes of the bridge in slot technique for lateral meniscus allograft transplantation (LMAT) and to serve as a concise reference for orthopaedists looking to incorporate this method into their practice. Background The menisci are crucial to normal knee function but are commonly injured; partial and subtotal meniscectomy are frequently performed to address meniscal pathology. Following these procedures, a substantial number of patients go on to develop degenerative joint changes accompanied by pain and disability. LMAT is an attractive option for young, active, lateral meniscal-deficient patients who seek pain relief and improved function but who are not yet prepared to undergo arthroplasty. In the properly indicated patient, the bridge in slot technique is a reliable and effective method for LMAT. Methods Using a narrative style, this review outlines the indications and preoperative assessment for LMAT, the detailed technical steps for the bridge in slot technique, postoperative considerations, and trends in the surgical outcomes literature. The presented technique is consistent with the senior author's clinical experience and with published literature and the discussed outcomes are elicited from a focused review of recent peer-reviewed sources. Conclusions The bridge in slot technique is a reliable and effective method for LMAT and is supported by the literature. This technique may confidently be used in patients with severe lateral meniscal pathology who are not yet candidates for arthroplasty.
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- Levy I Nathan
- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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MRI of the Knee Meniscus. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 2022; 30:307-324. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2021.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Amiri F, Babaei M, Jamshidi N, Agheb M, Rafienia M, Kazemi M. Fabrication and assessment of a novel hybrid scaffold consisted of polyurethane-gellan gum-hyaluronic acid-glucosamine for meniscus tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 203:610-622. [PMID: 35051502 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The meniscus has inadequate intrinsic regenerative capacity and its damage can lead to degeneration of articular cartilage. Meniscus tissue engineering aims to restore an injured meniscus followed by returning its normal function through bioengineered scaffolds. In the present study, the structural and biological properties of 3D-printed polyurethane (PU) scaffolds dip-coated with gellan gum (GG), hyaluronic acid (HA), and glucosamine (GA) were investigated. The optimum concentration of GG was 3% (w/v) with maintaining porosity at 88.1%. The surface coating of GG-HA-GA onto the PU scaffolds increased the compression modulus from 30.30 kPa to 59.10 kPa, the water uptake ratio from 27.33% to 60.80%, degradation rate from 5.18% to 8.84%, whereas the contact angle was reduced from 104.8° to 59.3°. MTT assay, acridine orange/ethidium bromide (AO/EB) fluorescent staining, and SEM were adopted to assess the behavior of the seeded chondrocytes on scaffolds, and it was found that the ternary surface coating stimulated the cell proliferation, viability, and adhesion. Moreover, the coated scaffolds showed higher expression levels of collagen II and aggrecan genes at day 7 compared to the control groups. Therefore, the fabricated PU-3% (w/v) GG-HA-GA scaffold can be considered as a promising scaffold for meniscus tissue engineering.
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- Farshad Amiri
- Department of Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Technologies, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Technologies, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Nakazoe Y, Yonekura A, Takita H, Miyaji T, Okazaki N, Chiba K, Kidera K, Miyamoto T, Tomita M, Gamada K, Osaki M. Differences in the flexion and extension phases during kneeling investigated by kinematic and contact point analyses: a cross-sectional study. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:192. [PMID: 35346292 PMCID: PMC8961915 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03080-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Kneeling is necessary for certain religious and ceremonial occasions, crouching work, and gardening, which many people take part in worldwide. However, there have been few reports about kneeling activities. The purpose of this study was to clarify the kinematics of kneeling. Methods The subjects were 15 healthy young males. Kneeling activity was analysed within a knee flexion angle from 100° to maximum flexion (maxflex, mean ± SD = 161.3 ± 3.2°). The kinematic and contact point (CP) analyses were performed using a 2D/3D registration method, in which a 3D bone model created from computed tomography images was matched to knee lateral fluoroscopic images and analysed on a personal computer. Results In the kinematic analysis, the femur translated 37.5 mm posteriorly and rotated 19.8° externally relative to the tibia during the knee flexion phase. During the knee extension phase, the femur translated 36.4 mm anteriorly, which was almost the same amount as in the knee flexion phase. However, the femur rotated only 7.4° internally during the knee extension phase. In the CP analysis, the amount of anterior translation of the CP in the knee extension phase was greater in the medial CP and smaller in the lateral CP than that of posterior translation in the knee flexion phase. Conclusions In kneeling, there was a difference in the rotational kinematics between the flexion phase and the extension phase. The kinematic difference between the flexion and extension phases may have some effect on the meniscus and articular cartilage.
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Haut Donahue TL, Narez GE, Powers M, Dejardin LM, Wei F, Haut RC. A Morphological Study of the Meniscus, Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Following Closed-Joint Traumatic Impact to the Knee. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:835730. [PMID: 35387294 PMCID: PMC8977861 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.835730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a debilitating disease that is a result of a breakdown of knee joint tissues following traumatic impact. The interplay of how these tissues influence each other has received little attention because of complex interactions. This study was designed to correlate the degeneration of the menisci, cartilage and subchondral bone following an acute traumatic event that resulted in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial meniscus tears. We used a well-defined impact injury animal model that ruptures the ACL and tears the menisci. Subsequently, the knee joints underwent ACL reconstruction and morphological analyses were performed on the menisci, cartilage and subchondral bone at 1-, 3- and 6-months following injury. The results showed that the morphological scores of the medial and lateral menisci worsened with time, as did the tibial plateau and femoral condyle articular cartilage scores. The medial meniscus was significantly correlated to the medial tibial subchondral bone at 1 month (p = 0.01), and to the medial tibial cartilage at 3 months (p = 0.04). There was only one significant correlation in the lateral hemijoint, i.e., the lateral tibial cartilage to the lateral tibial subchondral bone at 6 months (p = 0.05). These data may suggest that, following trauma, the observed medial meniscal damage should be treated acutely by means other than a full or partial meniscectomy, since that procedure may have been the primary cause of degenerative changes in the underlying cartilage and subchondral bone. In addition to potentially treating meniscal damage differently, improvements could be made in optimizing treatment of acute knee trauma.
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- T. L. Haut Donahue
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States
- *Correspondence: T. L. Haut Donahue,
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratories, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratories, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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Aidos L, Modina SC, Millar VRH, Peretti GM, Mangiavini L, Ferroni M, Boschetti F, Di Giancamillo A. Meniscus Matrix Structural and Biomechanical Evaluation: Age-Dependent Properties in a Swine Model. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9030117. [PMID: 35324808 PMCID: PMC8945511 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9030117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The analysis of the morphological, structural, biochemical, and mechanical changes of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM), which occur during meniscus development, represents the goal of the present study. Medial fully developed menisci (FD, 9-month-old pigs), partially developed menisci (PD, 1-month-old piglets), and not developed menisci (ND, from stillbirths) were collected. Cellularity and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) deposition were evaluated by ELISA, while Collagen 1 and aggrecan were investigated by immunohistochemistry and Western blot analyses in order to be compared to the biomechanical properties of traction and compression tensile forces, respectively. Cellularity decreased from ND to FD and GAGs showed the opposite trend (p < 0.01 both). Collagen 1 decreased from ND to FD, as well as the ability to resist to tensile traction forces (p < 0.01), while aggrecan showed the opposite trend, in accordance with the biomechanics: compression test showed that FD meniscus greatly resists to deformation (p < 0.01). This study demonstrated that in swine meniscus, clear morphological and biomechanical changes follow the meniscal maturation and specialization during growth, starting with an immature pattern (ND) to the mature organized meniscus of the FD, and they could be useful to understand the behavior of this structure in the light of its tissue bioengineering.
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- Lucia Aidos
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (L.A.); (V.R.H.M.); (G.M.P.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Università degli Studi di Milano, 26900 Lodi, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (L.A.); (V.R.H.M.); (G.M.P.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (L.A.); (V.R.H.M.); (G.M.P.); (L.M.)
- IRCCS, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20161 Milano, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (L.A.); (V.R.H.M.); (G.M.P.); (L.M.)
- IRCCS, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20161 Milano, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, Material and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy;
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- IRCCS, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20161 Milano, Italy;
- Department of Chemistry, Material and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (L.A.); (V.R.H.M.); (G.M.P.); (L.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-02503-34606
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Patel JM. Impediments to Meniscal Repair: Factors at Play Beyond Vascularity. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:843166. [PMID: 35299635 PMCID: PMC8921501 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.843166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Jay M. Patel
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
- Atlanta VA Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Decatur, GA, United States
- *Correspondence: Jay M. Patel,
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Henderson BS, Cudworth KF, Wale ME, Siegel DN, Lujan TJ. Tensile fatigue strength and endurance limit of human meniscus. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 127:105057. [PMID: 35091175 PMCID: PMC9925119 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.105057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The knee menisci are prone to mechanical fatigue injury from the cyclic tensile stresses that are generated during daily joint loading. Here we characterize the tensile fatigue behavior of human medial meniscus and investigate the effect of aging on fatigue strength. Test specimens were excised from the medial meniscus of young (under 40 years) and older (over 65 years) fresh-frozen cadaver knees. Cyclic uniaxial tensile loads were applied parallel to the primary circumferential fibers at 70%, 50%, 40%, or 30% of the predicted ultimate tensile strength (UTS) until failure occurred or one million cycles was reached. Equations for fatigue strength (S-N curve) and the probability of fatigue failure (unreliability curves) were created from the measured number of cycles to failure. The mean number of cycles to failure at 70%, 50%, 40%, and 30% of UTS were estimated to be approximately 500, 40000, 340000, and 3 million cycles, respectively. The endurance limit, defined as the tensile stress that can be safely applied for the average lifetime of use (250 million cycles), was estimated to be 10% of UTS (∼1.0 MPa). When cyclic tensile stresses exceeded 30% of UTS (∼3.0 MPa), the probability of fatigue failure rapidly increased. While older menisci were generally weaker and more susceptible to fatigue failures at high-magnitude tensile stresses, both young and older age groups had similar fatigue resistance at low-magnitude tensile stresses. In addition, we found that fatigue failures occurred after the dynamic modulus decreased during cyclic loading by approximately 20%. This experimental study has quantified fundamental fatigue properties that are essential to properly predict and prevent injury in meniscus and other soft fibrous tissues.
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- Bradley S. Henderson
- Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, Boise ID, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, Boise ID, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, Boise ID, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, Boise ID, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, Boise ID, USA
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Struijk C, Van Genechten W, Verdonk P, Krych AJ, Dietz AB, van Wijnen AJ, Saris DBF. Human meniscus allograft augmentation by allogeneic mesenchymal stromal/stem cell injections. J Orthop Res 2022; 40:712-726. [PMID: 33969529 PMCID: PMC8578587 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Meniscus allograft transplantations (MATs) represent established surgical procedures with proven outcomes. Yet, storage as frozen specimens and limited cellular repopulation may impair graft viability. This proof-of-concept study tests the feasibility of injecting allogeneic mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) in meniscus allograft tissue. We investigated the injectable cell quantity, survival rate, migration, and proliferation ability of MSCs up to 28 days of incubation. In this controlled laboratory study, seven fresh-frozen human allografts were injected with human allogeneic MSCs. Cells were labeled and histological characteristics were microscopically imaged up to 28 days. Mock-injected menisci were included as negative controls in each experiment. Toluidine blue staining demonstrated that a 100-µl volume can be injected while retracting and rotating the inserted needle. Immediately after injection, labeled MSCs were distributed throughout the injection channel and eventually migrated into the surrounding tissues. Histological assessment revealed that MSCs cluster in disc-like shapes, parallel to the intrinsic lamination of the meniscus and around the vascular network. Quantification showed that more than 60% of cells were present in horizontally injected grafts and more than 30% were observed in vertically injected samples. On Day 14, cells adopted a spindle-shaped morphology and exhibited proliferative and migratory behaviors. On Day 28, live/dead ratio assessment revealed an approximately 80% cell survival. The study demonstrated the feasibility of injecting doses of MSCs (>0.1 million) in meniscus allograft tissue with active cell proliferation, migration, and robust cell survival.
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- Caroline Struijk
- Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA,Department of Orthopedic SurgeryAntwerp UniversityAntwerpBelgium
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- Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA,Department of Orthopedic SurgeryAntwerp UniversityAntwerpBelgium
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryAntwerp UniversityAntwerpBelgium,ORTHOCAAntwerpBelgium
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- Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyIMPACT; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceRochesterMinnesotaUSA
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- Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMayo ClinicRochesterMinnesotaUSA,Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Medical Center UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands,Reconstructive MedicineUniversity of TwenteEnschedeThe Netherlands
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Thaunat M, Foissey C, Ingale P, Haidar I, Bauwens PH, Penet A, Kacem S, Fayard JM. Survival and Risk Factor Analysis of Arthroscopic Ramp Lesion Repair During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:637-644. [PMID: 35099318 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211068524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of research on the management of ramp lesions associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Furthermore, there has been no report of the risk factors for failure of ramp lesion sutures, linked to either the technique used (all-inside suture implant vs suture hook through a posteromedial portal) or the type of lesion (location in the red zone or meniscocapsular junction, longitudinal extension, partial- or full-thickness tear). PURPOSE To evaluate the results of arthroscopic repair of ramp lesions and determine the risk factors associated with ramp lesion repair failure, with special focus on their subtype and the suture technique. STUDY DESIGN Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS All patients who underwent arthroscopic ramp lesion repair in association with ACL reconstruction between November 2015 and January 2018 were evaluated retrospectively. The following parameters were studied: demographics; clinical history; clinical findings including International Knee Documentation Committee score, complications, time from injury to surgery, side-to-side laxity, and pivot shift; and surgical findings including subtype, surgical management, and type and number of sutures. Failure of the ramp lesion repair was defined at secondary arthroscopy. RESULTS Among the 248 lesions analyzed, 18 (7.3%) failures were documented. The failures occurred in 21.1% of repairs managed with the all-inside device versus 4.3% of sutures managed with the suture hook (P = .003). Among the 6 factors included in the Cox model, the only one identified as a risk factor for failure was the type of repair (P = .003), with a risk for the all-inside device that was >5-fold higher than that for the suture hook repair (corresponding hazard ratio, 5.1 [95% CI, 1.8-14.5]). No other complications involving the surgical technique or device were registered. CONCLUSION An arthroscopic all-inside technique of meniscal repair of ramp lesions appeared to be safe and effective. It provided excellent healing of the repaired meniscus, with an overall failure rate of 7.3%. The type of suture was associated with failure of the ramp lesion repair, with a significantly higher risk with the all-inside device than with suture hook repair sutures.
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- Mathieu Thaunat
- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center, Lyon, France
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Szojka ARA, Liang Y, Marqueti RDC, Moore CN, Erkut EJN, Kunze M, Mulet-Sierra A, Jomha NM, Adesida AB. Time course of 3D fibrocartilage formation by expanded human meniscus fibrochondrocytes in hypoxia. J Orthop Res 2022; 40:495-503. [PMID: 33788325 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Adult human meniscus fibrocartilage is avascular and nonhealing after injury. Meniscus tissue engineering aims to replace injured meniscus with lab-grown fibrocartilage. Dynamic culture systems may be necessary to generate fibrocartilage of sufficient mechanical properties for implantation; however, the optimal static preculture conditions before initiation of dynamic culture are unknown. This study thus investigated the time course of fibrocartilage formation by human meniscus fibrochondrocytes on a three-dimensional biomaterial scaffold under various static conditions. Human meniscus fibrochondrocytes from partial meniscectomy were expanded to passage 1 (P1) or P2 (3.0 ± 0.4 and 6.5 ± 0.6 population doublings), seeded onto type I collagen scaffolds, and grown in hypoxia (HYP, 3% O2 ) or normoxia (NRX, 20% O2 ) for 3, 6, and 9 weeks. Mechanical properties were not different between P1 and P2 cell-based constructs. Mechanical properties were lower in HYP, increased continually in NRX only, and were positively correlated with glycosaminoglycan content and accumulation of hyaline cartilage-like matrix components. The most mechanically competent tissues (NRX/9 weeks) reached 1/5 of the native meniscus instantaneous compression modulus but had an increasingly hypertrophic matrix-forming phenotype. HYP consistently suppressed the hypertrophic phenotype. The results provide baselines of engineered meniscus fibrocartilage properties under static conditions, which can be used to select a preculture strategy for dynamic culture depending on the desired combination of mechanical properties, hyaline cartilage-like matrix abundance, and hypertrophic phenotype.
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- Alexander R A Szojka
- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Graduate Program of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Stocco E, Porzionato A, De Rose E, Barbon S, Caro RD, Macchi V. Meniscus regeneration by 3D printing technologies: Current advances and future perspectives. J Tissue Eng 2022; 13:20417314211065860. [PMID: 35096363 PMCID: PMC8793124 DOI: 10.1177/20417314211065860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Meniscal tears are a frequent orthopedic injury commonly managed by conservative
strategies to avoid osteoarthritis development descending from altered
biomechanics. Among cutting-edge approaches in tissue engineering, 3D printing
technologies are extremely promising guaranteeing for complex biomimetic
architectures mimicking native tissues. Considering the anisotropic
characteristics of the menisci, and the ability of printing over structural
control, it descends the intriguing potential of such vanguard techniques to
meet individual joints’ requirements within personalized medicine. This
literature review provides a state-of-the-art on 3D printing for meniscus
reconstruction. Experiences in printing materials/technologies, scaffold types,
augmentation strategies, cellular conditioning have been compared/discussed;
outcomes of pre-clinical studies allowed for further considerations. To date,
translation to clinic of 3D printed meniscal devices is still a challenge:
meniscus reconstruction is once again clear expression of how the integration of
different expertise (e.g., anatomy, engineering, biomaterials science, cell
biology, and medicine) is required to successfully address native tissues
complexities.
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- Elena Stocco
- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria, Padova, Italy
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Wang M, Lee YHD. Repair Technique for Displaced Meniscal Flap Tears Indicated by MRI Comma Sign. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 11:e79-e87. [PMID: 35127432 PMCID: PMC8807861 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The meniscus comma sign has been described for displaced flap tears of the meniscus. These meniscus tears are displaced into the tibia or femoral recesses and can be often difficult to diagnose intraoperatively. We describe the technique of diagnosis and treatment of a large displaced lateral meniscus flap tear, presenting as a meniscus comma sign. The identification of the meniscus comma sign on consecutive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cuts suggest a flap tear of a significant size that indicates reparability. The technique would be to lift the meniscus flap from the meniscotibial recess, reduce it and then repair it with an all-inside meniscus repair or by hybrid meniscus repair techniques.
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- Ming Wang
- Address correspondence to Ming Wang, M.D., F.R.C.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074.
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Yin XY, Chung JY, Park DY, Song HK, Kim BK, Bae HW, Park KH, Min BH. The Perimensical Capsule: Potential Supporting Structure Surrounding Meniscus. Cartilage 2021; 13:208S-215S. [PMID: 31810381 PMCID: PMC8808842 DOI: 10.1177/1947603519892316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study analyzed the morphological and biomechanical characteristics of perimeniscal capsule in knee joint thus establishing the roles of these tissues. A total of 10 human cadaver knees were used in this study. Medial meniscus and the adjacently surrounding joint capsules were harvested then sectioned both axially and coronally, followed by scanning electron microscopy analysis. The medial meniscus (anterior, middle, posterior) and the adjacent perimeniscal capsules (superior, peripheral) were biomechanically assessed to ascertain the tensile modulus. Among the perimeniscal capsules, the peripherally located capsules were morphologically different from the superiorly located capsules: The peripheral perimeniscal capsule was thicker and showed circumferentially oriented fibers whereas the superior perimeniscal capsule fibers were thinner and arranged in vertical orientation. The peripheral capsule also yielded significantly greater tensile modulus compared with the superior capsule biomechanically. We conclude that depending on its anatomical location, the perimeniscal capsule consists of fibers of varying orientations. This may be important in maintaining the circumferential hoop tension of the meniscus especially in the presence of circumferentially oriented and thick peripheral capsule fibers, which coincidentally have higher tensile modulus.
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- Xiang Yun Yin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou
University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea,Cell Therapy Center, Ajou University Medical
Center, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou
University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou
University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea,Cell Therapy Center, Ajou University Medical
Center, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou
University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong
National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou
University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou
University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou
University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea,Cell Therapy Center, Ajou University Medical
Center, Suwon, Korea,Department of Molecular Science and
Technology, Ajou University College of Engineering, Suwon, Korea,Byoung-Hyun Min, Department of Orthopedic Surgery,
Ajou University School of Medicine, 164 Worldcup-ro, Yongtong-gu, Suwon, 16499, Korea.
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Ochi J, Nozaki T, Nimura A, Yamaguchi T, Kitamura N. Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee: review of current concepts and radiological differential diagnoses. Jpn J Radiol 2021; 40:443-457. [PMID: 34843043 PMCID: PMC9068663 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-021-01224-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee (SIFK) is a common cause of knee joint pain in older adults. SIFK is a type of stress fracture that occurs when repetitive and excessive stress is applied to the subchondral bone. If the fracture does not heal, the lesion develops into osteonecrosis and results in osteochondral collapse, requiring surgical management. Because of these clinical features, SIFK was initially termed "spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SONK)" in the pre-MRI era. SONK is now categorized as an advanced SIFK lesion in the spectrum of this disease, and some authors believe the term "SONK" is a misnomer. MRI plays a significant role in the early diagnosis of SIFK. A subchondral T2 hypointense line of the affected condyle with extended bone marrow edema-like signal intensity are characteristic findings on MRI. The large lesion size and the presence of osteochondral collapse on imaging are associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis. However, bone marrow edema-like signal intensity and osteochondral collapse alone are not specific to SIFK, and other osteochondral lesions, including avascular necrosis, osteochondral dissecans, and osteoarthritis should be considered. Chondral lesions and meniscal abnormalities, including posterior root tears, are also found in many patients with SIFK, and they are considered to be related to the development of SIFK. We review the clinical and imaging findings, including the anatomy and terminology history of SIFK, as well as its differential diagnoses. Radiologists should be familiar with these imaging features and clinical presentations for appropriate management.
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- Junko Ochi
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Suita Tokushukai Hospital, 21-1, Senriokanishi, Suita-shi, Osaka, 565-0814, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1, Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Dokkyo Medical University Nikko Medical Center, 632 Takatoku, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-2593, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St Luke's International Hospital, 9-1, Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan
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Testing Hypoxia in Pig Meniscal Culture: Biological Role of the Vascular-Related Factors in the Differentiation and Viability of Neonatal Meniscus. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222212465. [PMID: 34830345 PMCID: PMC8617958 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Menisci play an essential role in shock absorption, joint stability, load resistance and its transmission thanks to their conformation. Adult menisci can be divided in three zones based on the vascularization: an avascular inner zone with no blood supply, a fully vascularized outer zone, and an intermediate zone. This organization, in addition to the incomplete knowledge about meniscal biology, composition, and gene expression, makes meniscal regeneration still one of the major challenges both in orthopedics and in tissue engineering. To overcome this issue, we aimed to investigate the role of hypoxia in the differentiation of the three anatomical areas of newborn piglet menisci (anterior horn (A), central body (C), and posterior horn (P)) and its effects on vascular factors. After sample collection, menisci were divided in A, C, P, and they were cultured in vitro under hypoxic (1% O2) and normoxic (21% O2) conditions at four different experimental time points (T0 = day of explant; T7 = day 7; T10 = day 10; T14 = day 14); samples were then evaluated through immune, histological, and molecular analyses, cell morpho-functional characteristics; with particular focus on matrix composition and expression of vascular factors. It was observed that hypoxia retained the initial phenotype of cells and induced extracellular matrix production resembling a mature tissue. Hypoxia also modulated the expression of angiogenic factors, especially in the early phase of the study. Thus, we observed that hypoxia contributes to the fibro-chondrogenic differentiation with the involvement of angiogenic factors, especially in the posterior horn, which corresponds to the predominant weight-bearing portion.
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Biomaterials and Meniscal Lesions: Current Concepts and Future Perspective. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111886. [PMID: 34834301 PMCID: PMC8617690 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Menisci are crucial structures for knee homeostasis. After a meniscal lesion, the golden rule, now, is to save as much meniscus as possible; only the meniscus tissue that is identified as unrepairable should be excised, and meniscal sutures find more and more indications. Several different methods have been proposed to improve meniscal healing. They include very basic techniques, such as needling, abrasion, trephination and gluing, or more complex methods, such as synovial flaps, meniscal wrapping or the application of fibrin clots. Basic research of meniscal substitutes has also become very active in the last decades. The aim of this literature review is to analyze possible therapeutic and surgical options that go beyond traditional meniscal surgery: from scaffolds, which are made of different kind of polymers, such as natural, synthetic or hydrogel components, to new technologies, such as 3-D printing construct or hybrid biomaterials made of scaffolds and specific cells. These recent advances show that there is great interest in the development of new materials for meniscal reconstruction and that, with the development of new biomaterials, there will be the possibility of better management of meniscal injuries
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Shu L, Yamamoto K, Yoshizaki R, Yao J, Sato T, Sugita N. Multiscale finite element musculoskeletal model for intact knee dynamics. Comput Biol Med 2021; 141:105023. [PMID: 34772508 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.105023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The dynamic characteristics of the intact knee joint are valuable for treating knee osteoarthritis and designing knee prostheses. However, it remains a challenge to elucidate the detailed dynamics of the knee due to its complexity of anatomical structure and complex interaction with body dynamics. METHODS In this study, a unique subject-specific musculoskeletal model with a concurrent high-accuracy intact finite element knee model was created and used to simultaneously evaluate the kinematics and mechanics of an intact knee joint during the gait cycle. RESULTS A medial pivot motion with external rotation, and a large parallel anterior translation were observed in the stance and swing phases, respectively, which is consistent with the in vivo fluoroscopy measurements. The maximum axial contact force on the knee joint, observed at 45% of the gait cycle, is approximately 2.89 times the body weight. The medial cartilage bears 65.7% of the total axial contact force. The results demonstrate that the cartilage-cartilage contact bears most of the joint load (62.5%) compared to the cartilage-meniscus-cartilage contact (37.5%). Regarding contact mechanics, the maximum contact pressure on both sides of the tibial cartilage (8.2 MPa) is almost similar to the first axial loading peak (14%) of the gait cycle. Additionally, the maximum contact pressure (6.01 MPa) was observed during the stance phase of the gait cycle on the patellofemoral joint. CONCLUSIONS The predicted results on the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints provide a theoretical basis for the treatment of knee joint diseases and knee prosthesis design. Moreover, this approach presents a comprehensive tool to evaluate the mechanics at both the body and tissue levels. Therefore, it has a high potential for application in human biomechanics.
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- Liming Shu
- Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Mechano-Informatics, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp., Johnston, RI, USA
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- Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Berni M, Marchiori G, Cassiolas G, Grassi A, Zaffagnini S, Fini M, Lopomo NF, Maglio M. Anisotropy and inhomogeneity of permeability and fibrous network response in the pars intermedia of the human lateral meniscus. Acta Biomater 2021; 135:393-402. [PMID: 34411754 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Within the human tibiofemoral joint, meniscus plays a key role due to its peculiar time-dependent mechanical characteristics, inhomogeneous structure and compositional features. To better understand the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this essential component, it is mandatory to analyze in depth the relationship between its structure and the function it performs in the joint. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to evaluate the behavior of both solid and fluid phases of human meniscus in response to compressive loads, by integrating mechanical assessment and histological analysis. Cubic specimens were harvested from seven knee lateral menisci, specifically from anterior horn, pars intermedia and posterior horn; unconfined compressive tests were then performed according to three main loading directions (i.e., radial, circumferential and vertical). Fibril modulus, matrix modulus and hydraulic permeability of the tissue were thence estimated through a fibril-network-reinforced biphasic model. Tissue porosity and collagen fibers arrangement were assessed through histology for each region and related to the loading directions adopted during mechanical tests. Regional and strain-dependent constitutive parameters were finally proposed for the human lateral meniscus, suggesting an isotropic behavior of both the horns, and a transversely isotropic response of the pars intermedia. Furthermore, the histological findings supported the evidences highlighted by the compressive tests. Indeed, this study provided novel insights concerning the functional behavior of human menisci by integrating mechanical and histological characterizations and thus highlighting the key role of this component in knee contact mechanics and presenting fundamental information that can be used in the development of tissue-engineered substitutes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This work presents an integration to the approaches currently used to model the mechanical behavior of the meniscal tissue. This study assessed in detail the regional and directional contributions of both the meniscal solid and fluid phases during compressive response, providing also complementary histological evidence. Within this updated perspective, both knee computational modeling and meniscal tissue engineering can be improved to have an effective impact on the clinical practice.
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Perera K, Ivone R, Natekin E, Wilga CA, Shen J, Menon JU. 3D Bioprinted Implants for Cartilage Repair in Intervertebral Discs and Knee Menisci. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:754113. [PMID: 34746106 PMCID: PMC8570130 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.754113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cartilage defects pose a significant clinical challenge as they can lead to joint pain, swelling and stiffness, which reduces mobility and function thereby significantly affecting the quality of life of patients. More than 250,000 cartilage repair surgeries are performed in the United States every year. The current gold standard is the treatment of focal cartilage defects and bone damage with nonflexible metal or plastic prosthetics. However, these prosthetics are often made from hard and stiff materials that limits mobility and flexibility, and results in leaching of metal particles into the body, degeneration of adjacent soft bone tissues and possible failure of the implant with time. As a result, the patients may require revision surgeries to replace the worn implants or adjacent vertebrae. More recently, autograft - and allograft-based repair strategies have been studied, however these too are limited by donor site morbidity and the limited availability of tissues for surgery. There has been increasing interest in the past two decades in the area of cartilage tissue engineering where methods like 3D bioprinting may be implemented to generate functional constructs using a combination of cells, growth factors (GF) and biocompatible materials. 3D bioprinting allows for the modulation of mechanical properties of the developed constructs to maintain the required flexibility following implantation while also providing the stiffness needed to support body weight. In this review, we will provide a comprehensive overview of current advances in 3D bioprinting for cartilage tissue engineering for knee menisci and intervertebral disc repair. We will also discuss promising medical-grade materials and techniques that can be used for printing, and the future outlook of this emerging field.
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- Kalindu Perera
- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
- Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
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Vyhlidal MJ, Adesida AB. Mechanotransduction in meniscus fibrochondrocytes: What about caveolae? J Cell Physiol 2021; 237:1171-1181. [PMID: 34676536 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Meniscus fibrochondrocytes (MFCs) are an important cell population responsible for regulating the biomechanical properties of the knee meniscus. Despite their significance, not much is known about them, including how they sense and respond to mechanical stimuli. Due to the mechanical nature of the knee joint, it is therefore paramount to our understanding of the meniscus that its mechanotransductive mechanism be elucidated. In this review, we will summarize the current knowledge on mechanotransduction in MFCs and highlight the relevance of caveolae in lieu of a recent discovery. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of future studies in this area to help advance the field of meniscus research.
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- Margaret J Vyhlidal
- Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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The Human Meniscus Behaves as a Functionally Graded Fractional Porous Medium under Confined Compression Conditions. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11209405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, we observe that the poromechanical parameters in human meniscus vary spatially throughout the tissue. The response is anisotropic and the porosity is functionally graded. To draw these conclusions, we measured the anisotropic permeability and the “aggregate modulus” of the tissue, i.e., the stiffness of the material at equilibrium, after the interstitial fluid has ceased flowing. We estimated those parameters within the central portion of the meniscus in three directions (i.e., vertical, radial and circumferential) by fitting an enhanced model on stress relation confined compression tests. We noticed that a classical biphasic model was not sufficient to reproduce the observed experimental behaviour. We propose a poroelastic model based on the assumption that the fluid flow inside the human meniscus is described by a fractional porous medium equation analogous to Darcy’s law, which involves fractional operators. The fluid flux is then time-dependent for a constant applied pressure gradient (in contrast with the classical Darcy’s law, which describes a time independent fluid flux relation). We show that a fractional poroelastic model is well-suited to describe the flow within the meniscus and to identify the associated parameters (i.e., the order of the time derivative and the permeability). The results indicate that mean values of λβ,β in the central body are λβ=5.5443×10−10m4Ns1−β, β=0.0434, while, in the posterior and anterior regions, are λβ=2.851×10−10m4Ns1−β, β=0.0326 and λβ=1.2636×10−10m4Ns1−β, β=0.0232, respectively. Furthermore, numerical simulations show that the fluid flux diffusion is facilitated in the central part of the meniscus and hindered in the posterior and anterior regions.
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Wang X, Ding Y, Li H, Mo X, Wu J. Advances in electrospun scaffolds for meniscus tissue engineering and regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 110:923-949. [PMID: 34619021 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The meniscus plays a critical role in maintaining the homeostasis, biomechanics, and structural stability of the knee joint. Unfortunately, it is predisposed to damages either from sports-related trauma or age-related degeneration. The meniscus has an inherently limited capacity for tissue regeneration. Self-healing of injured adult menisci only occurs in the peripheral vascularized portion, while the spontaneous repair of the inner avascular region seems never happens. Repair, replacement, and regeneration of menisci through tissue engineering strategies are promising to address this problem. Recently, many scaffolds for meniscus tissue engineering have been proposed for both experimental and preclinical investigations. Electrospinning is a feasible and versatile technique to produce nano- to micro-scale fibers that mimic the microarchitecture of native extracellular matrix and is an effective approach to prepare nanofibrous scaffolds for constructing engineered meniscus. Electrospun scaffolds are reported to be capable of inducing colonization of meniscus cells by modulating local extracellular density and stimulating endogenous regeneration by driving reprogramming of meniscus wound microenvironment. Electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds with tunable mechanical properties, controllable anisotropy, and various porosities have shown promises for meniscus repair and regeneration and will undoubtedly inspire more efforts in exploring effective therapeutic approaches towards clinical applications. In this article, we review the current advances in the use of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for meniscus tissue engineering and repair and discuss prospects for future studies.
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- Xiaoyu Wang
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile & Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile & Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile & Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile & Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile & Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Gurun E, Akdulum I, Akyuz M, Tokgoz N, Ozhan Oktar S. Shear Wave Elastography Evaluation of Meniscus Degeneration with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Correlation. Acad Radiol 2021; 28:1383-1388. [PMID: 33402299 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2020.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to assess the diagnostic efficiency of shear wave elastography in the grading of meniscal degeneration compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a reference standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty patients were included in the study (who had bilateral knee MRI). Tissue elasticity was measured in the coronal plane from the meniscus body in kilopascal. Nonparametric testing (Mann-Whitney U) was utilized to assess the differences between mean elasticity of the meniscus tissue, gender. The inter-intraobserver agreement was determined by the intraclass correlation coefficient. The correlations between the mean elasticity of the meniscus versus age, height, and body mass index were calculated via the "Pearson Correlation Coefficient Test." The relationship between MRI meniscal degeneration grading and elastography elasticity module was determined via the "Spearman Correlation Test." A p value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS İnter-intraobserver intraclass correlation coefficient of the lateral and medial meniscus mean stiffness values were good or excellent (>0.8). A statistically significant increase in stiffness of meniscus tissue was observed with an increase in age (p = 0.003 for medial menisci, 0.006 for lateral menisci). Tissue stiffness was higher in the medial meniscus than the lateral meniscus (p < 0.001). A positive correlation was observed between the MRI meniscal degeneration grade and tissue stiffness (p < 0.05). Additionally, mean stiffness values from lateral and medial menisci were higher in the group with degeneration (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Meniscus stiffness is increased with aging. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between meniscal stiffness and degeneration grading in MRI.
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- Enes Gurun
- Department of Radiology, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Radiology, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Byrne L, King E, Mc Fadden C, Jackson M, Moran R, Daniels K. The effect of meniscal pathology and management with ACL reconstruction on patient-reported outcomes, strength, and jump performance ten months post-surgery. Knee 2021; 32:72-79. [PMID: 34425491 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in patient-reported outcome measures, isokinetic strength, plyometric ability and ability to meet return to play criteria ten months after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery between those who underwent meniscectomy, those who underwent meniscal repair and those with no meniscal intervention alongside ACL reconstruction surgery. METHODS Three hundred and thirteen athletes with clinically and radiologically confirmed ACL ruptures were included in this study. Participants were grouped according to their intra-operative procedures (isolated ACL reconstruction surgery n = 155, ACL reconstruction surgery with meniscectomy n = 128, ACL reconstruction surgery with meniscal repair n = 30). Participants completed patient-reported outcome measures questionnaires (Marx Activity Rating Scale, the ACL Return to Sport after Injury and the International Knee Documentation Committee Score) and completed a battery of objective functional testing including isokinetic dynamometry and jump performance testing (countermovement jump and drop jump) between 9 and 11 months after surgery. RESULTS No significant between-group differences were identified in any metric relating to patient-reported outcome measures (p = .611), strength and jump measures (p = .411) or the ability to achieve symmetry-based return to play criteria (p = .575). CONCLUSIONS Clinically, these results suggest that concomitant meniscal surgery has no significant effects on patient-reported outcome measures, strength and jump metrics at the return to play stage post-operatively and can inform the pre-operative counselling of those awaiting ACL reconstruction surgery with likely meniscal intervention.
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- Laura Byrne
- Sports Medicine Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Sports Medicine Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Life Sciences, University of Roehampton, London, UK
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- Sports Medicine Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Life Sciences, University of Roehampton, London, UK
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- Sports Medicine Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland
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- Sports Medicine Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland
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- Sports Medicine Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland; Queen's School of Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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Szojka ARA, Li DX, Sopcak MEJ, Ma Z, Kunze M, Mulet-Sierra A, Adeeb SM, Westover L, Jomha NM, Adesida AB. Mechano-Hypoxia Conditioning of Engineered Human Meniscus. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:739438. [PMID: 34540817 PMCID: PMC8446439 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.739438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Meniscus fibrochondrocytes (MFCs) experience simultaneous hypoxia and mechanical loading in the knee joint. Experimental conditions based on these aspects of the native MFC environment may have promising applications in human meniscus tissue engineering. We hypothesized that in vitro “mechano-hypoxia conditioning” with mechanical loading such as dynamic compression (DC) and cyclic hydrostatic pressure (CHP) would enhance development of human meniscus fibrocartilage extracellular matrix in vitro. MFCs from inner human meniscus surgical discards were pre-cultured on porous type I collagen scaffolds with TGF-β3 supplementation to form baseline tissues with newly formed matrix that were used in a series of experiments. First, baseline tissues were treated with DC or CHP under hypoxia (HYP, 3% O2) for 5 days. DC was the more effective load regime in inducing gene expression changes, and combined HYP/DC enhanced gene expression of fibrocartilage precursors. The individual treatments of DC and HYP regulated thousands of genes, such as chondrogenic markers SOX5/6, in an overwhelmingly additive rather than synergistic manner. Similar baseline tissues were then treated with a short course of DC (5 vs 60 min, 10–20% vs 30–40% strain) with different pre-culture duration (3 vs 6 weeks). The longer course of loading (60 min) had diminishing returns in regulating mechano-sensitive and inflammatory genes such as c-FOS and PTGS2, suggesting that as few as 5 min of DC was adequate. There was a dose-effect in gene regulation by higher DC strains, whereas outcomes were inconsistent for different MFC donors in pre-culture durations. A final set of baseline tissues was then cultured for 3 weeks with mechano-hypoxia conditioning to assess mechanical and protein-level outcomes. There were 1.8–5.1-fold gains in the dynamic modulus relative to baseline in HYP/DC, but matrix outcomes were equal or inferior to static controls. Long-term mechano-hypoxia conditioning was effective in suppressing hypertrophic markers (e.g., COL10A1 10-fold suppression vs static/normoxia). Taken together, these results indicate that appropriately applied mechano-hypoxia conditioning can support meniscus fibrocartilage development in vitro and may be useful as a strategy for developing non-hypertrophic articular cartilage using mesenchymal stem cells.
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- Alexander R A Szojka
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Gecelter RC, Ilyaguyeva Y, Thompson NE. The menisci are not shock absorbers: A biomechanical and comparative perspective. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2021; 305:1051-1064. [PMID: 34486236 DOI: 10.1002/ar.24752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The lateral and medial menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures in the knee that play a crucial role in normal knee biomechanics. However, one commonly cited role of the menisci is that they function as "shock absorbers." Here we provide a critique of this notion, drawing upon a review of comparative anatomical and biomechanical data from humans and other tetrapods. We first review those commonly, and often exclusively, cited studies in support of a shock absorption function and show that evidence for a shock absorptive function is dubious. We then review the evolutionary and comparative evidence to show that (1) the human menisci are unremarkable in morphology compared with most other tetrapods, and (2) "shock" during locomotion is uncommon, with humans standing out as one of the only tetrapods that regularly experiences high levels of shock during locomotion. A shock-absorption function does not explain the origin of menisci, nor are human menisci specialized in any way that would explain a unique shock-absorbing function during human gait. Finally, we show that (3) the material properties of menisci are distinctly poorly suited for energy dissipation and that (4) estimations of meniscal energy absorption based on published data are negligible, both in their absolute amount and in comparison to other well-accepted structures which mitigate shock during locomotion. The menisci are evolutionarily ancient structures crucial for joint congruity, load distribution, and stress reduction, among a number of other functions. However, the menisci are not meaningful shock absorbers, neither in tetrapods broadly, nor in humans.
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- NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York, USA
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A basic understanding of meniscal anatomy and biomechanics is important for physicians evaluating knee injuries and surgeons treating meniscal injuries. This chapter provides a concise review of meniscal anatomy and biomechanics relevant for the evaluation and treatment of meniscus injuries. Anatomic landmarks relevant for meniscal root repair and transplant are discussed, along with the gross, microscopic, vascular, and neuroanatomy of the menisci.
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Rhim HC, Jeon OH, Han SB, Bae JH, Suh DW, Jang KM. Mesenchymal stem cells for enhancing biological healing after meniscal injuries. World J Stem Cells 2021; 13:1005-1029. [PMID: 34567422 PMCID: PMC8422933 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v13.i8.1005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The meniscus is a semilunar fibrocartilage structure that plays important roles in maintaining normal knee biomechanics and function. The roles of the meniscus, including load distribution, force transmission, shock absorption, joint stability, lubrication, and proprioception, have been well established. Injury to the meniscus can disrupt overall joint stability and cause various symptoms including pain, swelling, giving-way, and locking. Unless treated properly, it can lead to early degeneration of the knee joint. Because meniscal injuries remain a significant challenge due to its low intrinsic healing potential, most notably in avascular and aneural inner two-thirds of the area, more efficient repair methods are needed. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been investigated for their therapeutic potential in vitro and in vivo. Thus far, the application of MSCs, including bone marrow-derived, synovium-derived, and adipose-derived MSCs, has shown promising results in preclinical studies in different animal models. These preclinical studies could be categorized into intra-articular injection and tissue-engineered construct application according to delivery method. Despite promising results in preclinical studies, there is still a lack of clinical evidence. This review describes the basic knowledge, current treatment, and recent studies regarding the application of MSCs in treating meniscal injuries. Future directions for MSC-based approaches to enhance meniscal healing are suggested.
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- Hye Chang Rhim
- T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 08308, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Barunsesang Hospital, Seongnam 13497, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Seoul, South Korea
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The meniscus has an important role in stabilizing the knee joint and protecting the articular cartilage from shear forces. Meniscus tears are common injuries and can disrupt these protective properties, leading to an increased risk of articular cartilage damage and eventual osteoarthritis. Certain tear patterns are often treated with arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, which can effectively relieve symptoms. However, removal of meniscal tissue can also diminish the ability of the meniscus to dissipate hoop stresses, resulting in altered biomechanics of the knee joint including increased contact pressures. This makes meniscal repair an important treatment consideration whenever possible. Understanding the incidence and mechanism of osteoarthritis development after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy as it relates to different tear morphologies and other treatment alternatives (ie, meniscus repair) is important to appropriately treat meniscus tears.
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Tsinman TK, Jiang X, Han L, Koyama E, Mauck RL, Dyment NA. Intrinsic and growth-mediated cell and matrix specialization during murine meniscus tissue assembly. FASEB J 2021; 35:e21779. [PMID: 34314047 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202100499r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The incredible mechanical strength and durability of mature fibrous tissues and their extremely limited turnover and regenerative capacity underscores the importance of proper matrix assembly during early postnatal growth. In tissues with composite extracellular matrix (ECM) structures, such as the adult knee meniscus, fibrous (Collagen-I rich), and cartilaginous (Collagen-II, proteoglycan-rich) matrix components are regionally segregated to the outer and inner portions of the tissue, respectively. While this spatial variation in composition is appreciated to be functionally important for resisting complex mechanical loads associated with gait, the establishment of these specialized zones is poorly understood. To address this issue, the following study tracked the growth of the murine meniscus from its embryonic formation through its first month of growth, encompassing the critical time-window during which animals begin to ambulate and weight bear. Using histological analysis, region specific high-throughput qPCR, and Col-1, and Col-2 fluorescent reporter mice, we found that matrix and cellular features defining specific tissue zones were already present at birth, before continuous weight-bearing had occurred. These differences in meniscus zones were further refined with postnatal growth and maturation, resulting in specialization of mature tissue regions. Taken together, this work establishes a detailed timeline of the concurrent spatiotemporal changes that occur at both the cellular and matrix level throughout meniscus maturation. The findings of this study provide a framework for investigating the reciprocal feedback between cells and their evolving microenvironments during assembly of a mechanically robust fibrocartilage tissue, thus providing insight into mechanisms of tissue degeneration and effective regenerative strategies.
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- Tonia K Tsinman
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Translational Research Program in Pediatric Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Esdaille CJ, Ude CC, Laurencin CT. Regenerative Engineering Animal Models for Knee Osteoarthritis. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 8:284-297. [PMID: 35958163 PMCID: PMC9365239 DOI: 10.1007/s40883-021-00225-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most common synovial joint disorder worldwide, with a growing incidence due to increasing rates of obesity and an aging population. A significant amount of research is currently being conducted to further our understanding of the pathophysiology of knee osteoarthritis to design less invasive and more effective treatment options once conservative management has failed. Regenerative engineering techniques have shown promising preclinical results in treating OA due to their innovative approaches and have emerged as a popular area of study. To investigate these therapeutics, animal models of OA have been used in preclinical trials. There are various mechanisms by which OA can be induced in the knee/stifle of animals that are classified by the etiology of the OA that they are designed to recapitulate. Thus, it is essential to utilize the correct animal model in studies that are investigating regenerative engineering techniques for proper translation of efficacy into clinical trials. This review discusses the various animal models of OA that may be used in preclinical regenerative engineering trials and the corresponding classification system.
Lay Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most common synovial joint disease worldwide, with high rates of occurrence due to an increase in obesity and an aging population. A great deal of research is currently underway to further our understanding of the causes of osteoarthritis, to design more effective treatments. The emergence of regenerative engineering has provided physicians and investigators with unique opportunities to join ideas in tackling human diseases such as OA. Once the concept is proven to work, the initial procedure for the evaluation of a treatment solution begins with an animal model. Thus, it is essential to utilize a suitable animal model that reflects the particular ailment in regenerative engineering studies for proper translation to human patients as each model has associated advantages and disadvantages. There are various ways by which OA can occur in the knee joint, which are classified according to the particular cause of the OA. This review discusses the various animal models of OA that may be used in preclinical regenerative engineering investigations and the corresponding classification system.
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Itakura T, Tsujii A, Yonetani Y, Hamada M. Posterior Root Avulsion Fracture of the Medial Meniscus in a Skeletally Immature Child: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2021; 11:01709767-202109000-00022. [PMID: 34264869 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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CASE We describe a rare case of posterior root avulsion fracture of the medial meniscus in an 11-year-old boy. Previous reports have demonstrated delayed diagnosis, but in this case, multiplanar computed tomography (CT) combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enabled early diagnosis and treatment. Gradual ossification was observed after arthroscopic suture fixation, and meniscal extrusion did not progress. He returned to sports without any symptoms and showed no degenerative changes at 2.5 years postoperatively. CONCLUSION This is the first case report of early diagnosis and time-course analysis of a rare avulsion fracture, emphasizing the usefulness of CT combined with MRI.
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- Takumi Itakura
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka General Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Health care Organization Hoshigaoka Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Sports Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Health care Organization Hoshigaoka Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
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Jerban S, Ma Y, Kasibhatla A, Wu M, Szeverenyi N, Guma M, Covey D, D'lima D, Ward SR, Sah RL, Chang EY, Du J, Chung CB. Ultrashort echo time adiabatic T 1ρ (UTE-Adiab-T 1ρ) is sensitive to human cadaveric knee joint deformation induced by mechanical loading and unloading. Magn Reson Imaging 2021; 80:98-105. [PMID: 33945858 PMCID: PMC10858706 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2021.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The development of ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI sequences has led to improved imaging of tissues with short T2 relaxation times, such as the deep layer cartilage and meniscus. UTE combined with adiabatic T1ρ preparation (UTE-Adiab-T1ρ) is an MRI measure with low sensitivity to the magic angle effect. This study aimed to investigate the sensitivity of UTE-Adiab-T1ρ to mechanical load-induced deformations in the tibiofemoral cartilage and meniscus of human cadaveric knee joints. METHODS Eight knee joints from young (42 ± 12 years at death) donors were evaluated on a 3 T scanner using the UTE-Adiab-T1ρ sequence under four sequential loading conditions: load = 0 N (Load0), load = 300 N (Load1), load = 500 N (Load2), and load = 0 N (Unload). UTE-Adiab-T1ρ was measured in the meniscus (M), femoral articular cartilage (FAC), tibial articular cartilage (TAC), articular cartilage regions uncovered by meniscus (AC-UC), and articular cartilage regions covered by meniscus (AC-MC) within region of interests (ROIs) manually selected by an experienced MR scientist. The Kruskal-Wallis test, with corrected significance level for multiple comparisons, was used to examine the UTE-Adiab-T1ρ differences between different loading conditions. RESULTS UTE-Adiab-T1ρ decreased in all grouped ROIs under both Load1 and Load2 conditions (-18.7% and - 16.9% for M, -18.8% and - 12.6% for FAC, -21.4% and - 10.7% for TAC, -26.2% and - 13.9% for AC-UC, and - 16.9% and - 10.7% for AC-MC). After unloading, average UTE-Adiab-T1ρ increased across all ROIs and within a lower range compared with the average UTE-Adiab-T1ρ decreases induced by the two previous loading conditions. The loading-induced differences were statistically non-significant. CONCLUSIONS While UTE-Adiab-T1ρ reduction by loading is likely an indication of tissue deformation, the increase of UTE-Adiab-T1ρ within a lower range by unloading implies partial tissue restoration. This study highlights the UTE-Adiab-T1ρ technique as an imaging marker of tissue function for detecting deformation patterns under loading.
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- Saeed Jerban
- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Orthopaedic Service, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Shiley Center for Orthopedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; Research Service, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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