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Fainor M, Orozco BS, Muir VG, Mahindroo S, Gupta S, Mauck RL, Burdick JA, Smith HE, Gullbrand SE. Mechanical crosstalk between the intervertebral disc, facet joints, and vertebral endplate following acute disc injury in a rabbit model. JOR Spine 2023; 6:e1287. [PMID: 38156057 PMCID: PMC10751980 DOI: 10.1002/jsp2.1287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Vertebral endplate sclerosis and facet osteoarthritis have been documented in animals and humans. However, it is unclear how these adjacent pathologies engage in crosstalk with the intervertebral disc. This study sought to elucidate this crosstalk by assessing each compartment individually in response to acute disc injury. Methods Eleven New Zealand White rabbits underwent annular disc puncture using a 16G or 21G needle. At 4 and 10 weeks, individual compartments of the motion segment were analyzed. Discs underwent T 1 relaxation mapping with MRI contrast agent gadodiamide as well T 2 mapping. Both discs and facets underwent mechanical testing via vertebra-disc-vertebra tension-compression creep testing and indentation testing, respectively. Endplate bone density was quantified via μCT. Discs and facets were sectioned and stained for histology scoring. Results Intervertebral discs became more degenerative with increasing needle diameter and time post-puncture. Bone density also increased in endplates adjacent to both 21G and 16G punctured discs leading to reduced gadodiamide transport at 10 weeks. The facet joints, however, did not follow this same trend. Facets adjacent to 16G punctured discs were less degenerative than facets adjacent to 21G punctured discs at 10 weeks. 16G facets were more degenerative at 4 weeks than at 10, suggesting the cartilage had recovered. The formation of severe disc osteophytes in 16G punctured discs between 4 and 10 weeks likely offloaded the facet cartilage, leading to the recovery observed. Conclusions Overall, this study supports that degeneration spans the whole spinal motion segment following disc injury. Vertebral endplate thickening occurred in response to disc injury, which limited the diffusion of small molecules into the disc. This work also suggests that altered disc mechanics can induce facet degeneration, and that extreme bony remodeling adjacent to the disc may promote facet cartilage recovery through offloading of the articular cartilage.
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- Matthew Fainor
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research CenterCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research CenterCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of BioengineeringUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research CenterCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Department of BiologySt. Bonaventure UniversitySt. BonaventureNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research CenterCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research CenterCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Department of BioengineeringUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of BioengineeringUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- BioFrontiers Institute and Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringUniversity of Colorado BoulderBoulderColoradoUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research CenterCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research CenterCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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Moo EK, Ebrahimi M, Hrynevich A, de Ruijter M, Castilho M, Malda J, Korhonen RK. Load-induced fluid pressurisation in hydrogel systems before and after reinforcement by melt-electrowritten fibrous meshes. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 143:105941. [PMID: 37285774 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Fluid pressure develops transiently within mechanically-loaded, cell-embedding hydrogels, but its magnitude depends on the intrinsic material properties of the hydrogel and cannot be easily altered. The recently developed melt-electrowriting (MEW) technique enables three-dimensional printing of structured fibrous mesh with small fibre diameter (20 μm). The MEW mesh with 20 μm fibre diameter can synergistically increase the instantaneous mechanical stiffness of soft hydrogels. However, the reinforcing mechanism of the MEW meshes is not well understood, and may involve load-induced fluid pressurisation. Here, we examined the reinforcing effect of MEW meshes in three hydrogels: gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA), agarose and alginate, and the role of load-induced fluid pressurisation in the MEW reinforcement. We tested the hydrogels with and without MEW mesh (i.e., hydrogel alone, and MEW-hydrogel composite) using micro-indentation and unconfined compression, and analysed the mechanical data using biphasic Hertz and mixture models. We found that the MEW mesh altered the tension-to-compression modulus ratio differently for hydrogels that are cross-linked differently, which led to a variable change to their load-induced fluid pressurisation. MEW meshes only enhanced the fluid pressurisation for GelMA, but not for agarose or alginate. We speculate that only covalently cross-linked hydrogels (GelMA) can effectively tense the MEW meshes, thereby enhancing the fluid pressure developed during compressive loading. In conclusion, load-induced fluid pressurisation in selected hydrogels was enhanced by MEW fibrous mesh, and may be controlled by MEW mesh of different designs in the future, thereby making fluid pressure a tunable cell growth stimulus for tissue engineering involving mechanical stimulation.
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- Eng Kuan Moo
- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Finland; Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University, Canada; Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Canada.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Finland.
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Gupta S, Xiao R, Fainor M, Mauck RL, Smith HE, Gullbrand SE. Level dependent alterations in human facet cartilage mechanics and bone morphometry with spine degeneration. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:674-683. [PMID: 35770853 PMCID: PMC9800647 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
The zygapophyseal joints of the spine, also known as the facet joints, are paired diarthrodial joints posterior to the intervertebral disc and neural elements. The pathophysiology of facet osteoarthritis (OA), as well as crosstalk between the disc and facets, remains largely understudied compared to disc degeneration. The purpose of this study was to characterize alterations to human facet cartilage and subchondral bone across a spectrum of degeneration and to investigate correlations between disc and facet degeneration. Human lumbar facet articular surfaces from six independent donors were subject to creep indentation mechanical testing to quantify cartilage mechanical properties, followed by microcomputed tomography (µCT) analyses for subchondral bone morphometry. The degenerative state of each articular surface was assessed via macroscopic scoring and via Osteoarthritis Research Society International histopathology scoring. Our data suggest reduced facet cartilage compressive and tensile moduli and increased permeability with increasing degenerative grade, particularly at the lower levels of the spine. µCT analyses revealed spinal level-dependent alterations to the subchondral bone, with an increase in trabecular bone at the L4-L5 level, but a decrease at the upper levels of the lumbar spine with increasing degenerative grade. Cortical bone volume fraction was generally decreased with increasing degenerative grade across spinal levels. Correlation analysis revealed several associations between quantitative measures of disc degeneration and facet OA. This study showed that alterations in the mechanical properties of facet cartilage and in the structural properties of facet subchondral bone correlated with aspects of disc degeneration and were highly dependent on spinal level.
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- Sachin Gupta
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Chawla D, Eriten M, Henak CR. Effect of osmolarity and displacement rate on cartilage microfracture clusters failure into two regimes. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 136:105467. [PMID: 36198233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Articular cartilage is a poroviscoelastic (PVE) material with remarkable resistance to fracture and fatigue failure. Cartilage failure mechanisms and material properties that govern failure are incompletely understood. Because cartilage is partially comprised of negatively charged glycosaminoglycans, altering solvent osmolarity can influence PVE relaxations. Therefore, this study aims to use osmolarity as a tool to provide additional data to interpret the role of PVE relaxations and identify cartilage failure regimes. Cartilage fracture was induced using a 100 μm radius spheroconical indenter at controlled displacement rates under three different osmolarity solvents. Secondarily, contact pressure (CP) and strain energy density (SED) were estimated to cluster data into two failure regimes with an expectation maximization algorithm. Critical displacement, critical load, critical time, and critical work to fracture increased with increasing osmolarity at a slow displacement rate whereas no significant effect was observed at a fast displacement rate. Clustering provided two distinct failure regimes, with regime (I) at lower normalized thickness (contact radius divided by sample thickness), and regime (II) at higher normalized thickness. Varied CP and SED in regime (I) suggest that failure in the regime is strain-governed. Constant CP and SED in regime (II) suggests that failure in the regime is dominantly governed by stress. These regimes can be interpreted as ductile versus brittle, or using a pressurized fragmentation interpretation. These findings demonstrated fundamental failure properties and postulate failure regimes for articular cartilage.
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- Dipul Chawla
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1513 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1513 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1513 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53706, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1550 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53706, USA; Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1111 Highland Ave., Madison, WI, 53705, USA.
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SantAnna JPC, Faria RR, Assad IP, Pinheiro CCG, Aiello VD, Albuquerque-Neto C, Bortolussi R, Cestari IA, Maizato MJS, Hernandez AJ, Bueno DF, Fernandes TL. Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy for Cartilage Repair: Preclinical Evaluation Methods. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2022; 28:73-82. [PMID: 35107353 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2021.0208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
Abstract
A chondral injury is a limiting disease that can affect the quality of life and be an economic burden due to the cost of immediate treatment and loss in work productivity. If left untreated, such an injury may progress to osteoarthritis, a degenerative and debilitating joint disease characterized by pain and functional impairment. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), which have immune-modulatory properties and the ability to differentiate into chondroblasts and osteoblasts, are a predictable source for the treatment of cartilage injuries. This article presents tools to evaluate cartilage restoration by tissue engineering and cell therapy treatment in a translational and preclinical large animal model. In this controlled experimental study with 14 miniature pigs, a scaffold-free tissue engineering construct (TEC) derived from dental pulp and synovial MSCs for cartilage therapy was tested. Total thickness cartilage defects were performed in both posterior knees. The defect was left empty in one of the knees, and the other received the TEC. The tissue repair was morphologically assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using the three-dimensional double echo steady-state (3D-DESS) sequence, and compositional assessment was carried out based on the T2 mapping technique. The osteochondral specimens were fixed for histopathology, decalcified, subjected to standard histological processing, sectioned, and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The sections stained for immunohistochemical detection of collagen types were digested with pepsin and chondroitinase and incubated with antibodies against them. The mechanical evaluation involved analysis of Young's modulus of the cartilage samples based on the indentation and maximum compression test. In addition, a finite element model was used to simulate and characterize properties of the osteochondral block. At 6 months after surgery, there were no complications with the animals and the MRI, histological, immunohistochemical, and biomechanical evaluations proved to be effective and qualified to differentiate good quality chondral repair from inadequate repair tissue. The proposed methods were feasible and capable to properly evaluate the defect filled with TEC containing stromal cells after 6 months of follow-up in a large animal model for articular cartilage restoration. Impact Statement Articular chondral injuries are prevalent and represent an economic burden due to the cost of treatment. The engineering of cartilage tissue can promote the repair of chondral injuries and is dependent on selecting appropriate cells and biocompatible frameworks. In this article, methods for evaluation of a scaffold-free cell delivery system made from mesenchymal stromal cells were present in a translational study that allows further clinical safety and efficacy trials.
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- João P C SantAnna
- Grupo de Medicina do Esporte, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patologia, Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centro Universitário da FEI, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centro Universitário da FEI, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Investigação Médica em Bioengenharia, Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Investigação Médica em Bioengenharia, Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Grupo de Medicina do Esporte, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Grupo de Medicina do Esporte, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil
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Lei C, Mei S, Zhou C, Xia C. Decellularized tracheal scaffolds in tracheal reconstruction: An evaluation of different techniques. J Appl Biomater Funct Mater 2021; 19:22808000211064948. [PMID: 34903089 DOI: 10.1177/22808000211064948] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
In humans, the trachea is a conduit for ventilation connecting the throat and lungs. However, certain congenital or acquired diseases may cause long-term tracheal defects that require replacement. Tissue engineering is considered a promising method to reconstruct long-segment tracheal lesions and restore the structure and function of the trachea. Decellularization technology retains the natural structure of the trachea, has good biocompatibility and mechanical properties, and is currently a hotspot in tissue engineering studies. This article lists various recent representative protocols for the generation of decellularized tracheal scaffolds (DTSs), as well as their validity and limitations. Based on the advancements in decellularization methods, we discussed the impact and importance of mechanical properties, revascularization, recellularization, and biocompatibility in the production and implantation of DTS. This review provides a basis for future research on DTS and its application in clinical therapy.
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- Chenyang Lei
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The 903 Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Logistics Support Force, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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Patel JM, Sennett ML, Martin AR, Saleh KS, Eby MR, Ashley BS, Miller LM, Dodge GR, Burdick JA, Carey JL, Mauck RL. Resorbable Pins to Enhance Scaffold Retention in a Porcine Chondral Defect Model. Cartilage 2021; 13:1676S-1687S. [PMID: 33034511 PMCID: PMC8804863 DOI: 10.1177/1947603520962568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Cartilage repair strategies have seen improvement in recent years, especially with the use of scaffolds that serve as a template for cartilage formation. However, current fixation strategies are inconsistent with regards to retention, may be technically challenging, or may damage adjacent tissues or the implant itself. Therefore, the goal of this study was to evaluate the retention and repair potential of cartilage scaffolds fixed with an easy-to-implement bioresorbable pin. DESIGN Electrospun hyaluronic acid scaffolds were implanted into trochlear groove defects in 3 juvenile and 3 adult pigs to evaluate short-term retention (2 weeks; pin fixation vs. press-fit and fibrin fixation) and long-term repair (8 months; scaffold vs. microfracture), respectively. RESULTS For the retention study, press-fit and fibrin fixation resulted in short-term scaffold dislodgment (n = 2 each), whereas pin fixation retained all scaffolds that were implanted (n = 6). Pin fixation did not cause any damage to the opposing patellar surface, and only minor changes in the subchondral bone were observed. For long-term repair, no differences were observed between microfracture and scaffold groups, in terms of second-look arthroscopy and indentation testing. On closer visualization with micro computed tomography and histology, a high degree of variability was observed between animals with regard to subchondral bone changes and cartilage repair quality, yet each Scaffold repair displayed similar properties to its matched microfracture control. CONCLUSIONS In this study, pin fixation did not cause adverse events in either the short- or the long-term relative to controls, indicating that pin fixation successfully retained scaffolds within defects without inhibiting repair.
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- Jay M. Patel
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Penn State College of Medicine,
Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Miller School of Medicine, University of
Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Bioengineering, University
of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research
Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Bioengineering, University
of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA,Robert L. Mauck, 308A Stemmler Hall, 3450
Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Bansal S, Meadows KD, Miller LM, Saleh KS, Patel JM, Stoeckl BD, Lemmon EA, Hast MW, Zgonis MH, Scanzello CR, Elliott DM, Mauck RL. Six-Month Outcomes of Clinically Relevant Meniscal Injury in a Large-Animal Model. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211035444. [PMID: 34796238 PMCID: PMC8593308 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211035444] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The corrective procedures for meniscal injury are dependent on tear type, severity, and location. Vertical longitudinal tears are common in young and active individuals, but their natural progression and impact on osteoarthritis (OA) development are not known. Root tears are challenging and they often indicate poor outcomes, although the timing and mechanisms of initiation of joint dysfunction are poorly understood, particularly in large-animal and human models. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS In this study, vertical longitudinal and root tears were made in a large-animal model to determine the progression of joint-wide dysfunction. We hypothesized that OA onset and progression would depend on the extent of injury-based load disruption in the tissue, such that root tears would cause earlier and more severe changes to the joint. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Sham surgeries and procedures to create either vertical longitudinal or root tears were performed in juvenile Yucatan mini pigs through randomized and bilateral arthroscopic procedures. Animals were sacrificed at 1, 3, or 6 months after injury and assessed at the joint and tissue level for evidence of OA. Functional measures of joint load transfer, cartilage indentation mechanics, and meniscal tensile properties were performed, as well as histological evaluation of the cartilage, meniscus, and synovium. RESULTS Outcomes suggested a progressive and sustained degeneration of the knee joint and meniscus after root tear, as evidenced by histological analysis of the cartilage and meniscus. This occurred in spite of spontaneous reattachment of the root, suggesting that this reattachment did not fully restore the function of the native attachment. In contrast, the vertical longitudinal tear did not cause significant changes to the joint, with only mild differences compared with sham surgery at the 6-month time point. CONCLUSION Given that the root tear, which severs circumferential connectivity and load transfer, caused more intense OA compared with the circumferentially stable vertical longitudinal tear, our findings suggest that without timely and mechanically competent fixation, root tears may cause irreversible joint damage. CLINICAL RELEVANCE More generally, this new model can serve as a test bed for experimental surgical, scaffold-based, and small molecule-driven interventions after injury to prevent OA progression.
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- Sonia Bansal
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Biedermann Lab for Orthopaedic Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Biedermann Lab for Orthopaedic Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Robert L. Mauck, PhD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3450 Hamilton Walk, 371 Stemmler Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA () (Twitter: @MauckLab)
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Stoeckl BD, Zlotnick HM, Farrell MJ, Fryhofer GW, Hast MW, Miller LM, Sennett ML, Baxter JR, Schaer TP, Mauck RL, Steinberg DR. The porcine accessory carpal bone as a model for biologic joint replacement for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Acta Biomater 2021; 129:159-168. [PMID: 34022466 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Given its complex shape and relatively small size, the trapezium surface at the trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint is a particularly attractive target for anatomic biologic joint resurfacing, especially given its propensity to develop osteoarthritis, and the limited and sub-optimal treatment options available. For this to advance to clinical translation, however, an appropriate large animal model is required. In this study, we explored the porcine accessory carpal bone (ACB) as a model for the human trapezium. We characterized ACB anatomy, geometry, joint and tissue-scale mechanics, and composition across multiple donors. We showed that the ACB is similar both in size, and in the saddle shape of the main articulating surface to the human trapezium, and that loads experienced across each joint are similar. Using this information, we then devised a fabrication method and workflow to produce patient-specific tissue-engineered replicas based on CT scans, and showed that when such replicas are implanted orthotopically in an ex vivo model, normal loading is restored. Data from this study establish the porcine ACB as a model system in which to evaluate function of engineered living joint resurfacing strategies. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Biologic joint resurfacing, or the replacement of a joint with living tissue as opposed to metal and plastic, is the holy grail of orthopaedic tissue engineering. However, despite marked advances in engineering native-like osteochondral tissues and in matching patient-specific anatomy, these technologies have not yet reached clinical translation. Given its propensity for developing osteoarthritis, as well as its small size and complex shape, the trapezial surface of the trapeziometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb presents a unique opportunity for pursuing a biologic joint resurfacing strategy. This work establishes the porcine accessory carpal bone as an animal model for the human trapezium and presents a viable test-bed for evaluating the function of engineered living joint resurfacing strategies.
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- Brendan D Stoeckl
- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mckay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA.
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Mixon A, Savage A, Bahar-Moni AS, Adouni M, Faisal T. An in vitro investigation to understand the synergistic role of MMPs-1 and 9 on articular cartilage biomechanical properties. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14409. [PMID: 34257325 PMCID: PMC8277889 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-93744-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a crucial role in enzymatically digesting cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) components, resulting in degraded cartilage with altered mechanical loading capacity. Overexpression of MMPs is often caused by trauma, physiologic conditions and by disease. To understand the synergistic impact MMPs have on cartilage biomechanical properties, MMPs from two subfamilies: collagenase (MMP-1) and gelatinase (MMP-9) were investigated in this study. Three different ratios of MMP-1 (c) and MMP-9 (g), c1:g1, c3:g1 and c1:g3 were considered to develop a degradation model. Thirty samples, harvested from bovine femoral condyles, were treated in groups of 10 with one concentration of enzyme mixture. Each sample was tested in a healthy state prior to introducing degradative enzymes to establish a baseline. Samples were subjected to indentation loading up to 20% bulk strain. Both control and treated samples were mechanically and histologically assessed to determine the impact of degradation. Young's modulus and peak load of the tissue under indentation were compared between the control and degraded cartilage explants. Cartilage degraded with the c3:g1 enzyme concentration resulted in maximum 33% reduction in stiffness and peak load compared to the other two concentrations. The abundance of collagenase is more responsible for cartilage degradation and reduced mechanical integrity.
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- Allison Mixon
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, 70503, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, 70503, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, 13200, Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Australian College of Kuwait, P.O. Box 1411, East Meshrif, Kuwait
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, 70503, USA.
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Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Relating Biomechanics and Prognosis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10122711. [PMID: 34205335 PMCID: PMC8234178 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10122711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common form of pancreatic cancer and carries a dismal prognosis. Resectable patients are treated predominantly with surgery while borderline resectable patients may receive neoadjuvant treatment (NAT) to downstage their disease prior to possible resection. PDAC tissue is stiffer than healthy pancreas, and tissue stiffness is associated with cancer progression. Another feature of PDAC is increased tissue heterogeneity. We postulate that tumour stiffness and heterogeneity may be used alongside currently employed diagnostics to better predict prognosis and response to treatment. In this review we summarise the biomechanical changes observed in PDAC, explore the factors behind these changes and describe the clinical consequences. We identify methods available for assessing PDAC biomechanics ex vivo and in vivo, outlining the relative merits of each. Finally, we discuss the potential use of radiological imaging for prognostic use.
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Zlotnick H, Locke R, Stoeckl B, Patel J, Gupta S, Browne K, Koh J, Carey J, Mauck R. Marked differences in local bone remodelling in response to different marrow stimulation techniques in a large animal. Eur Cell Mater 2021; 41:546-557. [PMID: 34008855 PMCID: PMC8569589 DOI: 10.22203/ecm.v041a35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Marrow stimulation, including subchondral drilling and microfracture, is the most commonly performed cartilage repair strategy, whereby the subchondral bone plate is perforated to release marrow-derived cells into a cartilage defect to initiate repair. Novel scaffolds and therapeutics are being designed to enhance and extend the positive short-term outcomes of this marrow stimulation. However, the translation of these newer treatments is hindered by bony abnormalities, including bone resorption, intralesional osteophytes, and bone cysts, that can arise after marrow stimulation. In this study, three different marrow stimulation approaches - microfracture, subchondral drilling and needle-puncture - were evaluated in a translationally relevant large-animal model, the Yucatan minipig. The objective of the study was to determine which method of marrow access (malleted awl, drilled Kirschner wire or spring-loaded needle) best preserved the underlying subchondral bone. Fluorochrome labels were injected at the time of surgery and 2 weeks post-surgery to capture bone remodelling over the first 4 weeks. Comprehensive outcome measures included cartilage indentation testing, histological grading, microcomputed tomography and fluorochrome imaging. Findings indicated that needle-puncture devices best preserved the underlying subchondral bone relative to other marrow access approaches. This may relate to the degree of bony compaction occurring with marrow access, as the Kirschner wire approach, which consolidated bone the most, induced the most significant bone damage with marrow stimulation. This study provided basic scientific evidence in support of updated marrow stimulation techniques for preclinical and clinical practice.
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Affiliation(s)
- H.M. Zlotnick
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration and Restoration, CMC VA Medical Centre, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, IL, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Address for correspondence: Robert L. Mauck, 308A Stemmler Hall, 3450 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA. Telephone number: +1 2158988653 Fax number: +1 2155732133
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Nanofibrous hyaluronic acid scaffolds delivering TGF-β3 and SDF-1α for articular cartilage repair in a large animal model. Acta Biomater 2021; 126:170-182. [PMID: 33753316 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Focal cartilage injuries have poor intrinsic healing potential and often progress to osteoarthritis, a costly disease affecting almost a third of adults in the United States. To treat these patients, cartilage repair therapies often use cell-seeded scaffolds, which are limited by donor site morbidity, high costs, and poor efficacy. To address these limitations, we developed an electrospun cell-free fibrous hyaluronic acid (HA) scaffold that delivers factors specifically designed to enhance cartilage repair: Stromal Cell-Derived Factor-1α (SDF-1α; SDF) to increase the recruitment and infiltration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and Transforming Growth Factor-β3 (TGF-β3; TGF) to enhance cartilage tissue formation. Scaffolds were characterized in vitro and then deployed in a large animal model of full-thickness cartilage defect repair. The bioactivity of both factors was verified in vitro, with both SDF and TGF increasing cell migration, and TGF increasing matrix formation by MSCs. In vivo, however, scaffolds releasing SDF resulted in an inferior cartilage healing response (lower mechanics, lower ICRS II histology score) compared to scaffolds releasing TGF alone. These results highlight the importance of translation into large animal models to appropriately screen scaffolds and therapies, and will guide investigators towards alternative growth factor combinations. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This study addresses an area of orthopaedic medicine in which treatment options are limited and new biomaterials stand to improve patient outcomes. Those suffering from articular cartilage injuries are often destined to have early onset osteoarthritis. We have created a cell-free nanofibrous hyaluronic acid (HA) scaffold that delivers factors specifically designed to enhance cartilage repair: Stromal Cell-Derived Factor-1α (SDF-1α; SDF) to increase the recruitment and infiltration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and Transforming Growth Factor-β3 (TGF-β3; TGF) to enhance cartilage tissue formation. To our knowledge, this study is the first to evaluate such a bioactive scaffold in a large animal model and demonstrates the capacity for dual growth factor release.
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Sennett M, Friedman J, Ashley B, Stoeckl B, Patel J, Alini M, Cucchiarini M, Eglin D, Madry H, Mata A, Semino C, Stoddart M, Johnstone B, Moutos F, Estes B, Guilak F, Mauck R, Dodge G. Long term outcomes of biomaterial-mediated repair of focal cartilage defects in a large animal model. Eur Cell Mater 2021; 41:40-51. [PMID: 33411938 PMCID: PMC8626827 DOI: 10.22203/ecm.v041a04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
Abstract
The repair of focal cartilage defects remains one of the foremost issues in the field of orthopaedics. Chondral defects may arise from a variety of joint pathologies and left untreated, will likely progress to osteoarthritis. Current repair techniques, such as microfracture, result in short-term clinical improvements but have poor long-term outcomes. Emerging scaffold-based repair strategies have reported superior outcomes compared to microfracture and motivate the development of new biomaterials for this purpose. In this study, unique composite implants consisting of a base porous reinforcing component (woven poly(ε-caprolactone)) infiltrated with 1 of 2 hydrogels (self-assembling peptide or thermo-gelling hyaluronan) or bone marrow aspirate were evaluated. The objective was to evaluate cartilage repair with composite scaffold treatment compared to the current standard of care (microfracture) in a translationally relevant large animal model, the Yucatan minipig. While many cartilage-repair studies have shown some success in vivo, most are short term and not clinically relevant. Informed by promising 6-week findings, a 12-month study was carried out and those results are presented here. To aid in comparisons across platforms, several structural and functionally relevant outcome measures were performed. Despite positive early findings, the long-term results indicated less than optimal structural and mechanical results with respect to cartilage repair, with all treatment groups performing worse than the standard of care. This study is important in that it brings much needed attention to the importance of performing translationally relevant long-term studies in an appropriate animal model when developing new clinical cartilage repair approaches.
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- M.L. Sennett
- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,Centre of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Centre, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,Centre of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Centre, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, UK,Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Bioengineering Department, IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,Cytex Therapeutics, Durham, NC, USA,Washington University and Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Acute Cartilage Injury Consortium, AO Exploratory Research Collaborative Research Program, Davos Platz, Switzerland,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, CMC VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Address for correspondence: George R. Dodge, 379A Stemmler Hall, 36th Street and Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6081, USA. Telephone number: +1 2155731514 Fax number: +1 2155732133
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Bansal S, Miller LM, Patel JM, Meadows KD, Eby MR, Saleh KS, Martin AR, Stoeckl BD, Hast M, Elliott DM, Zgonis MH, Mauck RL. Transection of the medial meniscus anterior horn results in cartilage degeneration and meniscus remodeling in a large animal model. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:2696-2708. [PMID: 32285971 PMCID: PMC7735384 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
The meniscus plays a central load-bearing role in the knee joint. Unfortunately, meniscus injury is common and can lead to joint degeneration and osteoarthritis (OA). In small animal models, progressive degenerative changes occur with the unloading of the meniscus via destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM). However, few large animal models of DMM exist and the joint-wide initiation of the disease has not yet been defined in these models. Thus, the goal of this study is to develop and validate a large animal model of surgically induced DMM and to use multimodal (mechanical, histological, and magnetic resonance imaging) and multiscale (joint to tissue level) quantitative measures to evaluate degeneration in both the meniscus and cartilage. DMM was achieved using an arthroscopic approach in 13 Yucatan minipigs. One month after DMM, joint contact area decreased and peak pressure increased, indicating altered load transmission as a result of meniscus destabilization. By 3 months, the joint had adapted to the injury and load transmission patterns were restored to baseline, likely due to the formation and maturation of a fibrovascular scar at the anterior aspect of the meniscus. Despite this, we found a decrease in the indentation modulus of the tibial cartilage and an increase in cartilage histopathology scores at 1 month compared to sham-operated animals; these deleterious changes persisted through 3 months. Over this same time course, meniscus remodeling was evident through decreased proteoglycan staining in DMM compared to sham menisci at both 1 and 3 months. These findings support that arthroscopic DMM results in joint degeneration in the Yucatan minipig and provide a new large animal testbed in which to evaluate therapeutics and interventions to treat post-traumatic OA that originates from a meniscal injury.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sonia Bansal
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Biedermann Lab for Orthopaedic Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Weizel A, Distler T, Schneidereit D, Friedrich O, Bräuer L, Paulsen F, Detsch R, Boccaccini A, Budday S, Seitz H. Complex mechanical behavior of human articular cartilage and hydrogels for cartilage repair. Acta Biomater 2020; 118:113-128. [PMID: 33080391 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
The mechanical behavior of cartilage tissue plays a crucial role in physiological mechanotransduction processes of chondrocytes and pathological changes like osteoarthritis. Therefore, intensive research activities focus on the identification of implant substitute materials that mechanically mimic the cartilage extracellular matrix. This, however, requires a thorough understanding of the complex mechanical behavior of both native cartilage and potential substitute materials to treat cartilage lesions. Here, we perform complex multi-modal mechanical analyses of human articular cartilage and two surrogate materials, commercially available ChondroFillerliquid, and oxidized alginate-gelatin (ADA-GEL) hydrogels. We show that all materials exhibit nonlinearity and compression-tension asymmetry. However, while hyaline cartilage yields higher stresses in tension than in compression, ChondroFillerliquid and ADA-GEL exhibit the opposite trend. These characteristics can be attributed to the materials' underlying microstructure: Both cartilage and ChondroFillerliquid contain fibrillar components, but the latter constitutes a bi-phasic structure, where the 60% nonfibrillar hydrogel proportion dominates the mechanical response. Of all materials, ChondroFillerliquid shows the most pronounced viscous effects. The present study provides important insights into the microstructure-property relationship of cartilage substitute materials, with vital implications for mechanically-driven material design in cartilage engineering. In addition, we provide a data set to create mechanical simulation models in the future.
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Shi B, Huang H. Computational technology for nasal cartilage-related clinical research and application. Int J Oral Sci 2020; 12:21. [PMID: 32719336 PMCID: PMC7385163 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-020-00089-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Surgeons need to understand the effects of the nasal cartilage on facial morphology, the function of both soft tissues and hard tissues and nasal function when performing nasal surgery. In nasal cartilage-related surgery, the main goals for clinical research should include clarification of surgical goals, rationalization of surgical methods, precision and personalization of surgical design and preparation and improved convenience of doctor-patient communication. Computational technology has become an effective way to achieve these goals. Advances in three-dimensional (3D) imaging technology will promote nasal cartilage-related applications, including research on computational modelling technology, computational simulation technology, virtual surgery planning and 3D printing technology. These technologies are destined to revolutionize nasal surgery further. In this review, we summarize the advantages, latest findings and application progress of various computational technologies used in clinical nasal cartilage-related work and research. The application prospects of each technique are also discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bing Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Chengdu, China.
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Nakamuta Y, Arahira T, Todo M. Effects of culture conditions on the mechanical and biological properties of engineered cartilage constructed with collagen hybrid scaffold and human mesenchymal stem cells. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2019; 30:119. [PMID: 31630248 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-019-6321-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been used as one of the new cell sources in osteochondral tissue engineering. It has been well known that control of their differentiation into chondrocytes plays a key role in developing engineered cartilages. Therefore, this study aims to develop a fundamental protocol to control the differentiation and proliferation of MSCs to construct an engineered cartilage. We compared the effects of three different culture conditions on cell proliferation, extracellular matrix formation and the mechanical response of engineered cartilage constructed using a collagen-based hybrid scaffold and human MSCs. The experimental results clearly showed that the combined culture condition of the chondrogenic differentiation culture and the chondrocyte growth culture exhibited statistically significant cell proliferation, ECM formation and stiffness responses as compared to the other two combinations. It is thus concluded that the combination of the differentiation culture with the subsequent growth culture is recommended as the culture condition for chondrogenic tissue engineering using hMSCs.
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- Yusuke Nakamuta
- Department of mechanical Engineering, Sojo University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Hassan CR, Qin YX, Komatsu DE, Uddin SMZ. Utilization of Finite Element Analysis for Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E3331. [PMID: 31614845 PMCID: PMC6829543 DOI: 10.3390/ma12203331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Scaffold design plays an essential role in tissue engineering of articular cartilage by providing the appropriate mechanical and biological environment for chondrocytes to proliferate and function. Optimization of scaffold design to generate tissue-engineered cartilage has traditionally been conducted using in-vitro and in-vivo models. Recent advances in computational analysis allow us to significantly decrease the time and cost of scaffold optimization using finite element analysis (FEA). FEA is an in-silico analysis technique that allows for scaffold design optimization by predicting mechanical responses of cells and scaffolds under applied loads. Finite element analyses can potentially mimic the morphology of cartilage using mesh elements (tetrahedral, hexahedral), material properties (elastic, hyperelastic, poroelastic, composite), physiological loads by applying loading conditions (static, dynamic), and constitutive stress-strain equations (linear, porous-elastic, biphasic). Furthermore, FEA can be applied to the study of the effects of dynamic loading, material properties cell differentiation, cell activity, scaffold structure optimization, and interstitial fluid flow, in isolated or combined multi-scale models. This review covers recent studies and trends in the use of FEA for cartilage tissue engineering and scaffold design.
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- Chaudhry R Hassan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
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Patel JM, Wise BC, Bonnevie ED, Mauck RL. A Systematic Review and Guide to Mechanical Testing for Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2019; 25:593-608. [PMID: 31288616 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2019.0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Articular cartilage is integral to the mechanical function of many joints in the body. When injured, cartilage lacks the capacity to self-heal, and thus, therapies and replacements have been developed in recent decades to treat damaged cartilage. Given that the primary function of articular cartilage is mechanical in nature, rigorous physical evaluation of cartilage tissues undergoing treatment and cartilage constructs intended for replacement is an absolute necessity. With the large number of groups developing cartilage tissue engineering strategies, however, a variety of mechanical testing protocols have been reported in the literature. This lack of consensus in testing methods makes comparison between studies difficult at times, and can lead to misinterpretation of data relative to native tissue. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to systematically review mechanical testing of articular cartilage and cartilage repair constructs over the past 10 years (January 2009-December 2018), to highlight the most common testing configurations, and to identify key testing parameters. For the most common tests, key parameters identified in this systematic review were validated by characterizing both cartilage tissue and hydrogels commonly used in cartilage tissue engineering. Our findings show that compression testing was the most common test performed (80.2%; 158/197), followed by evaluation of frictional properties (18.8%; 37/197). Upon further review of those studies performing compression testing, the various modes (ramp, stress relaxation, creep, dynamic) and testing configurations (unconfined, confined, in situ) are described and systematically reviewed for parameters, including strain rate, equilibrium time, and maximum strain. This systematic analysis revealed considerable variability in testing methods. Our validation testing studies showed that such variations in testing criteria could have large implications on reported outcome parameters (e.g., modulus) and the interpretation of findings from these studies. This analysis is carried out for all common testing methods, followed by a discussion of less common trends and directions in the mechanical evaluation of cartilage tissues and constructs. Overall, this work may serve as a guide for cartilage tissue engineers seeking to rigorously evaluate the physical properties of their novel treatment strategies. Impact Statement Articular cartilage tissue engineering has made significant strides with regard to treatments and replacements for injured tissue. The evaluation of these approaches typically involves mechanical testing, yet the plethora of testing techniques makes comparisons between studies difficult, and often leads to misinterpretation of data compared with native tissue. This study serves as a guide for the mechanical testing of cartilage tissues and constructs, highlighting recent trends in test conditions and validating these common procedures. Cartilage tissue engineers, especially those unfamiliar with mechanical testing protocols, will benefit from this study in their quest to physically evaluate novel treatment and regeneration approaches.
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- Jay M Patel
- McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center, Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Xia C, Mei S, Gu C, Zheng L, Fang C, Shi Y, Wu K, Lu T, Jin Y, Lin X, Chen P. Decellularized cartilage as a prospective scaffold for cartilage repair. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 101:588-595. [PMID: 31029352 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Articular cartilage lacks self-healing capacity, and there is no effective therapy facilitating cartilage repair. Osteoarthritis (OA) due to cartilage defects represents large and increasing healthcare burdens worldwide. Nowadays, the generation of scaffolds to preserve bioactive factors and the biophysical environment has received increasing attention. Furthermore, improved decellularization technology has provided novel insights into OA treatment. This review provides a comparative account of different cartilage defect therapies. Furthermore, some recent effective decellularization protocols have been discussed. In particular, this review focuses on the decellularization ratio of each protocol. Moreover, these protocols were compared particularly on the basis of immunogenicity and mechanical functionality. Further, various recellularization methods have been enlisted and the reparative capacity of decellularized cartilage scaffolds is evaluated herein. The advantages and limitations of different recellularization processes have been described herein. This provides a basis for the generation of decellularized cartilage scaffolds, thereby potentially promoting the possibility of decellularization as a clinical therapeutic target.
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- Chen Xia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China; Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China; Department of Orthopedics, 5th Affiliated Hospital, Lishui Municipal Central Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, China.
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Gullotta F, Izzo D, Scalera F, Palazzo B, Martin I, Sannino A, Gervaso F. Biomechanical evaluation of hMSCs-based engineered cartilage for chondral tissue regeneration. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2018; 86:294-304. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Biological connective tissues exhibit viscoelastic and poroelastic behavior at different frequency regimes: Application to tendon and skin biophysics. Acta Biomater 2018; 70:249-259. [PMID: 29425716 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Revised: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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In this study, a poroviscoelastic finite element model (FEM) was developed and used in conjunction with an AFM-based wide-bandwidth nanorheology system to predict the frequency-dependent mechanical behavior of tendon and dermis subjected to compression via nanoindentation. The aim was to distinguish between loading rates that are dominated by either poroelasticity, viscoelasticity, or the superposition of these processes. Using spherical probe tips having different radii, the force and tip displacement were measured and the magnitude, E∗, and phase angle, ϕ, of the dynamic complex modulus were evaluated for mouse supraspinatus tendon and mouse dermis. The peak frequencies of the phase angle were associated with the characteristic time constants of poroelastic and viscoelastic material behavior. The developed FE model could predict the separate poroelastic and viscoelastic responses of these soft tissues over a 4 decade frequency range, showing good agreement with experimental results. We observed that poroelasticity was the dominant energy dissipation mechanism for mouse dermis and supraspinatus tendon at higher indentation frequencies (102 to 104 Hz) whereas viscoelasticity was typically dominant at lower frequencies (<102 Hz). These findings show the underlying mechanical behavior of biological connective tissues and give insight into the role played by these different energy dissipation mechanisms in governing the function of these tissues at nanoscale. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Soft biological tissues exhibit complex, load- and time-dependent mechanical behavior. Evaluating their mechanical behavior requires sophisticated experimental tools and numerical models that can capture the fundamental mechanisms governing tissue function. Using an Atomic-force-microscopy-based rheology system and finite element models, the roles of the two most dominant time-dependent mechanisms (poroelasticity and viscoelasticity) that govern the dynamic loading behavior of mouse skin and tendon have been investigated. FE models were able to predict and quantify the contribution of each mechanism to the overall dynamic response and confirming the presence of these two distinct mechanisms in the mechanical response. Overall, these results provide novel insight into the viscoelastic and poroelastic properties of mouse skin and tendon and promote better understanding of the underlying origins of each mechanism.
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Mäkelä JTA, Cooper BG, Korhonen RK, Grinstaff MW, Snyder BD. Functional effects of an interpenetrating polymer network on articular cartilage mechanical properties. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2018; 26:414-421. [PMID: 29326062 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Depletion of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and degradation of collagen network are early hallmarks of osteoarthritis (OA). Currently, there are no chondroprotective therapies that mitigate the loss of GAGs or effectively restore the collagen network. Recently, a novel polymeric cartilage supplement was described that forms a charged interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) reconstituting the hydrophilic properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM). To investigate the mechanism by which this hydrophilic IPN improves articular cartilage material properties, a finite element (FE) model is used to evaluate the IPN's effect on the fibrillar collagen network, nonfibrillar matrix, and interstitial fluid flow. METHODS Bovine osteochondral plugs were degraded with chondroitinase ABC to selectively decrease GAG content. Samples were mechanically tested before and after IPN treatment using unconfined testing geometry and stress-relaxation protocol. Every measurement was modeled separately using a fibril-reinforced poroviscoelastic FE model. Measurement replication was achieved by optimizing the following model parameters: initial and strain-dependent fibril network modulus (Ef0, Efε, respectively), nonfibrillar matrix modulus (Enf), initial permeability (k0) and strain-dependent permeability factor (M). RESULTS Based on the FE model results, treatment of native and GAG depleted cartilage with the hydrophilic IPN increases the ECM stiffness and impedes fluid flow. The IPN did not alter the stiffness of fibrillary network. Cartilage permeability and the strain-dependent permeability factor decreased with increasing IPN w/v%. CONCLUSIONS The IPN reconstitutes cartilage material properties primarily by augmenting the hydrophilic ECM. This reinforcement of the solid phase also affects the fluid phase reestablishing low permeability.
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- J T A Mäkelä
- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Armiento AR, Stoddart MJ, Alini M, Eglin D. Biomaterials for articular cartilage tissue engineering: Learning from biology. Acta Biomater 2018; 65:1-20. [PMID: 29128537 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 350] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2017] [Revised: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
Articular cartilage is commonly described as a tissue that is made of up to 80% water, is devoid of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics, and is populated by only one cell type, the chondrocyte. At first glance, an easy tissue for clinicians to repair and for scientists to reproduce in a laboratory. Yet, chondral and osteochondral defects currently remain an open challenge in orthopedics and tissue engineering of the musculoskeletal system, without considering osteoarthritis. Why do we fail in repairing and regenerating articular cartilage? Behind its simple and homogenous appearance, articular cartilage hides a heterogeneous composition, a high level of organisation and specific biomechanical properties that, taken together, make articular cartilage a unique material that we are not yet able to repair or reproduce with high fidelity. This review highlights the available therapies for cartilage repair and retraces the research on different biomaterials developed for tissue engineering strategies. Their potential to recreate the structure, including composition and organisation, as well as the function of articular cartilage, intended as cell microenvironment and mechanically competent replacement, is described. A perspective of the limitations of the current research is given in the light of the emerging technologies supporting tissue engineering of articular cartilage. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The mechanical properties of articular tissue reflect its functionally organised composition and the recreation of its structure challenges the success of in vitro and in vivo reproduction of the native cartilage. Tissue engineering and biomaterials science have revolutionised the way scientists approach the challenge of articular cartilage repair and regeneration by introducing the concept of the interdisciplinary approach. The clinical translation of the current approaches are not yet fully successful, but promising results are expected from the emerging and developing new generation technologies.
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- A R Armiento
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland; University Medical Center, Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz, Switzerland.
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