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Lydon KL, Struijk C, Michielsen J, Prokop L, Krych AJ, Saris D, Verdonk P. Fresh Versus Frozen Meniscal Allograft Transplant: Revisit or Redundant? A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:2159-2167. [PMID: 38282584 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231200236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Fresh-frozen allografts are the current standard in meniscal allograft transplant (MAT) surgery, due to their availability, ease of preservation, and affordability. However, fresh-frozen grafts are associated with several clinical challenges such as graft shrinkage and extrusion, among many others. PURPOSE To present the current knowledge on the use of fresh meniscal allografts, presenting whether benefits associated with fresh grafts provide sufficient evidence to support their use in clinical practice. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review; Level of evidence, 5. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted with keywords listed below. After an initial screening on title and abstract, full-text articles were assessed with the inclusion criteria. RESULTS A total of 78 studies matched the inclusion criteria. Literature and preclinical studies indicated that fresh meniscal allografts are beneficial for maintaining mechanical properties, graft ultrastructure, and matrix metabolism due to the presence of viable cells. Therefore, fresh allografts may address common complications associated with fresh-frozen MAT. To overcome challenges associated with both fresh-frozen and fresh allografts, a group has studied treating fresh-frozen allografts with a cell-based injection therapy. CONCLUSION Fresh meniscal allografts pose several challenges including limited availability, demanding preservation procedures, and high costs. Although the role of viable cells within meniscal allografts remains controversial, these cells may be vital for maintaining tissue properties.
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- Katherine L Lydon
- Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Library Public Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
- ORTHOCA, Antwerp, Belgium
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Schwer J, Ignatius A, Seitz AM. The biomechanical properties of human menisci: A systematic review. Acta Biomater 2024; 175:1-26. [PMID: 38092252 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.010] [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: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Biomechanical characterization of meniscal tissue ex vivo remains a critical need, particularly for the development of suitable meniscus replacements or therapeutic strategies that target the native mechanical properties of the meniscus. To date, a huge variety of test configurations and protocols have been reported, making it extremely difficult to compare the respective outcome parameters, thereby leading to misinterpretation. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to identify test-specific parameters that contribute to uncertainties in the determination of mechanical properties of the human meniscus and its attachments, which derived from common quasi-static and dynamic tests in tension, compression, and shear. Strong evidence was found that the determined biomechanical properties vary significantly depending on the specific test parameters, as indicated by up to tenfold differences in both tensile and compressive properties. Test mode (stress relaxation, creep, cyclic) and configuration (unconfined, confined, in-situ), specimen shape and dimensions, preconditioning regimes, loading rates, post-processing of experimental data, and specimen age and degeneration were identified as the most critical parameters influencing the outcome measures. In conclusion, this work highlights an unmet need for standardization and reporting guidelines to facilitate comparability and may prove beneficial for evaluating the mechanical properties of novel meniscus constructs. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The biomechanical properties of the human meniscus have been studied extensively over the past decades. However, it remains unclear to what extent both test protocol and specimen-related differences are responsible for the enormous variability in material properties. Therefore, this systematic review analyzes the biomechanical properties of the human meniscus in the context of the underlying testing protocol. The most sensitive parameters affecting the determination of mechanical properties were identified and critically discussed. Currently, it is of utmost importance for scientists evaluating potential meniscal scaffolds and biomaterials to have a control group rather than a direct comparison to the literature. Standardization of both test procedures and reporting requirements is needed to improve and accelerate the development of meniscal replacement constructs.
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- Jonas Schwer
- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany.
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Maritz J, Agustoni G, Dragnevski K, Bordas SPA, Barrera O. The Functionally Grading Elastic and Viscoelastic Properties of the Body Region of the Knee Meniscus. Ann Biomed Eng 2021; 49:2421-2429. [PMID: 34075449 PMCID: PMC8455388 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-021-02792-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The knee meniscus is a highly porous structure which exhibits a grading architecture through the depth of the tissue. The superficial layers on both femoral and tibial sides are constituted by a fine mesh of randomly distributed collagen fibers while the internal layer is constituted by a network of collagen channels of a mean size of 22.14 \documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Department of Health Science and Technologies, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Computational Engineering Sciences, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.,Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, K7/25 Quang Trung, Danang, Vietnam.,Cardiff University, School of Engineering, Cardiff, UK
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. .,School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus, Oxford, OX33 1HX, UK. .,Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Biomechanical considerations are crucial for the success of tendon and meniscus allograft integration-a systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:1708-1716. [PMID: 30291394 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5185-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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PURPOSE This systematic review intends to give an overview of the current knowledge on how allografts used for the reconstruction of cruciate ligaments and menisci are integrated and specifically perform regarding their biomechanical function. METHODS Two reviewers reviewed the PubMed and Central Cochrane library with focus on the biomechanical integration of tendon ligament and meniscus allografts. The literature search was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. RESULTS The analysed literature on tendon allografts shows that they are more vulnerable to overstretching in the phase of degradation compared to autografts as the revascularization process starts later and takes longer. Therefore, to avoid excessive graft loads, allografts for cruciate ligament replacement should be selected that exhibit much higher failure loads than the native ligaments to counteract the detrimental effect of degradation. Further, placement techniques should be considered that result in a minimum of strain differences during knee joint motion, which is best achieved by near-isometric placement. The most important biomechanical parameters for meniscus allograft transplantation are secure fixation and proper graft sizing. Allograft attachment by bone plugs or by a bone block is superior to circumferential suturing and enables the allograft to restore the chondroprotective biomechanical function. Graft sizing is also of major relevance, because too small grafts are not able to compensate the knee joint incongruity and too large grafts may fail due to extrusion. Only adequate sizing and fixation together can lead to a biomechanically functioning allograft. The objective assessment of the biomechanical quality of allografts in a clinical setting is challenging, but would be highly desirable for monitoring the remodelling and incorporation process. CONCLUSIONS Currently, indicators like ap-stability after ACL reconstruction or meniscal extrusion represent only indirect measures for biomechanical graft integration. These parameters are at best clinical indicators of allograft function, but the overall integration properties comprising e.g. fixation and graft stiffness remain unknown. Therefore, future research should e.g. focus on advanced imaging techniques or other non-invasive methods allowing for in vivo assessment of biomechanical allograft properties.
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Jacquet C, Erivan R, Sharma A, Pithioux M, Parratte S, Argenson JN, Ollivier M. Preservation Methods Influence the Biomechanical Properties of Human Lateral Menisci: An Ex Vivo Comparative Study of 3 Methods. Orthop J Sports Med 2019; 7:2325967119841622. [PMID: 31065555 PMCID: PMC6488788 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119841622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Three main meniscal preservation methods have been used over the past decade: cryopreservation, freezing, and freezing with gamma irradiation. Hypothesis: All 3 preservation methods will result in similar biomechanical properties as defined by tensile and compression testing. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: A total of 24 human lateral menisci were collected from patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. Inclusion criteria were patients younger than 70 years with primary unilateral (medial) femorotibial knee osteoarthritis. Each meniscus was divided into 2 specimens cross-sectionally. One specimen was systematically cryopreserved and constituted the control (Cy; –140°C), and the other specimen was used for either the simple frozen group (Fr; –80°C) or the frozen+irradiated group (FrI; –80°C + 25-kGy irradiation). Compression and tensile tests were performed to analyze the elasticity modulus (Young modulus) in compression, the elasticity modulus in tension, the tensile force at failure, and the rupture profile of the tensile stress-strain curve. Results: A significant difference in the mean compression elasticity modulus was observed between the Cy and Fr groups (28.86 ± 0.77 vs 37.26 ± 1.08 MPa, respectively; P < .001) and between the Cy and FrI groups (28.86 ± 0.77 vs 45.92 ± 1.09 MPa, respectively; P < .001). A significant difference in the mean tensile elasticity modulus was also observed between the Cy and Fr groups (11.66 ± 0.97 vs 19.97 ± 1.37 MPa, respectively; P = .008) and between the Cy and FrI groups (11.66 ± 0.97 vs 45.25 ± 1.39 MPa, respectively; P < .001). There were no significant differences between the control and study groups in tensile force at failure. The analysis of the stress-strain curve revealed a slow-slope curve with a nonabrupt rupture (ductile material) for the Cy samples versus a clear rupture of the curve for the Fr and FrI samples (more fragile material). Conclusion: Cryopreservation allows for more elastic and less fragile tissue compared with simple freezing or freezing plus irradiation. Clinical Relevance: The study results exhibit the detrimental effect of simple freezing and freezing plus irradiation on human meniscal mechanical properties. If these effects occur in menisci prepared for allograft procedures, important differences could appear in the graft’s mechanical behavior and thus patient outcomes.
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- Christophe Jacquet
- Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France
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- University of Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Institute of Movement and Locomotion, St Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France.,Etablissement Français du Sang, Marseille, France
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Peloquin JM, Santare MH, Elliott DM. Short cracks in knee meniscus tissue cause strain concentrations, but do not reduce ultimate stress, in single-cycle uniaxial tension. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2018; 5:181166. [PMID: 30564409 PMCID: PMC6281910 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.181166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Tears are central to knee meniscus pathology and, from a mechanical perspective, are crack-like defects (cracks). In many materials, cracks create stress concentrations that cause progressive local rupture and reduce effective strength. It is currently unknown if cracks in meniscus have these consequences; if they do, this would have repercussions for management of meniscus pathology. The objective of this study was to determine if a short crack in meniscus tissue, which mimics a preclinical meniscus tear, (a) causes crack growth and reduces effective strength, (b) creates a near-tip strain concentration and (c) creates unloaded regions on either side of the crack. Specimens with and without cracks were tested in uniaxial tension and compared in terms of macroscopic stress-strain curves and digital image correlation strain fields. The strain fields were used as an indicator of stress concentrations and unloaded regions. Effective strength was found to be insensitive to the presence of a crack (potential effect < 0.86 s.d.; β = 0.2), but significant strain concentrations, which have the potential to lead to long-term accumulation of tissue or cell damage, were observed near the crack tip.
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- John M. Peloquin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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Cryopreservation of amniotic membrane with and without glycerol additive. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2018; 256:1117-1126. [DOI: 10.1007/s00417-018-3973-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Revised: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Ala-Myllymäki J, Danso EK, Honkanen JTJ, Korhonen RK, Töyräs J, Afara IO. Optical spectroscopic characterization of human meniscus biomechanical properties. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2017; 22:1-10. [PMID: 29275548 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.22.12.125008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study investigates the capacity of optical spectroscopy in the visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) spectral ranges for estimating the biomechanical properties of human meniscus. Seventy-two samples obtained from the anterior, central, and posterior locations of the medial and lateral menisci of 12 human cadaver joints were used. The samples were subjected to mechanical indentation, then traditional biomechanical parameters (equilibrium and dynamic moduli) were calculated. In addition, strain-dependent fibril network modulus and permeability strain-dependency coefficient were determined via finite-element modeling. Subsequently, absorption spectra were acquired from each location in the VIS (400 to 750 nm) and NIR (750 to 1100 nm) spectral ranges. Partial least squares regression, combined with spectral preprocessing and transformation, was then used to investigate the relationship between the biomechanical properties and spectral response. The NIR spectral region was observed to be optimal for model development (83.0%≤R2≤90.8%). The percentage error of the models are: Eeq (7.1%), Edyn (9.6%), Eϵ (8.4%), and Mk (8.9%). Thus, we conclude that optical spectroscopy in the NIR range is a potential method for rapid and nondestructive evaluation of human meniscus functional integrity and health in real time during arthroscopic surgery.
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- Juho Ala-Myllymäki
- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Applied Physics, Kuopio, Finland
- Kuopio University Hospital, Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio, Finland
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- Colorado State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Applied Physics, Kuopio, Finland
- Kuopio University Hospital, Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Applied Physics, Kuopio, Finland
- Kuopio University Hospital, Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Applied Physics, Kuopio, Finland
- Kuopio University Hospital, Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio, Finland
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