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Koshyk A, Pohl AJ, Takahashi Y, Scott WM, Sparks HD, Edwards WB. Influence of microarchitecture on stressed volume and mechanical fatigue behaviour of equine subchondral bone. Bone 2024; 182:117054. [PMID: 38395248 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2024.117054] [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] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Fractures of the equine metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint are among the most common and fatal injuries experienced by racehorses. These bone injuries are a direct result of repetitive, high intensity loading of the skeleton during racing and training and there is consensus that they represent a mechanical fatigue phenomenon. Existing work has found the fatigue life of bone to be strongly determined by bone microarchitecture and the resulting stressed volume (i.e., the volume of bone stressed above assumed yield). The purpose of this study was to quantify the influence of bone microarchitecture on the mechanical fatigue behaviour of equine subchondral bone from the MCP joint across a wide variety of sample types. Forty-eight subchondral bone samples were prepared from the third metacarpal (MC3) and proximal phalanx (P1) of 8 horses and subsequently imaged using high resolution micro-computed tomography (μCT) to quantify microarchitectural features of interest, including bone volume fraction, tissue mineral density, pore size, pore spacing, and pore number. Samples were cyclically loaded in compression to a stress of 70 MPa, and fatigue life was defined as the number of cycles until failure. Finite element models were created from the μCT images and used to quantify stressed volume. Based on the expected log point-wise predictive density, stressed volume was a strong predictor of fatigue life in both the MC3 and P1. A regional analysis indicated fatigue life was more strongly associated with bone volume fraction in the superficial (r2 = 0.32, p < 0.001) and middle (r2 = 0.70, p < 0.001) regions of the subchondral bone, indicating the prominent role that the cortical plate played in the fatigue resistance of equine subchondral bone. By improving our understanding of the variance in fatigue life measurements, this research helps clarify the underlying mechanisms of the mechanical fatigue process and provides a basic understanding of subchondral bone injuries in the equine fetlock joint.
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- Andrew Koshyk
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Sports Science Division, Equine Research Institute, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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White JL, Salinas EY, Link JM, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA. Characterization of Adult and Neonatal Articular Cartilage From the Equine Stifle. J Equine Vet Sci 2021; 96:103294. [PMID: 33349403 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A significant portion of equine lameness is localized to the stifle joint. Effective cartilage repair strategies are largely lacking, however, recent advances in surgical techniques, biomaterials, and cellular therapeutics have broadened the clinical strategies of cartilage repair. To date, no studies have been performed directly comparing neonatal and adult articular cartilage from the stifle across multiple sites. An understanding of the differences in properties between the therapeutic target cartilage (i.e., adult cartilage) as well as potential donor cartilage (i.e., neonatal cartilage) could aid in selection of optimal harvest sites within a donor joint as well as evaluation of the success of the grafted cells or tissues within the host. Given the dearth of characterization studies of the equine stifle joint, and in particular neonatal stifle cartilage, the goal of this study was to measure properties of both potential source tissue and host tissue. Articular cartilage of the distal femur and patella (P) was assessed in regards to two specific factors, age of the animal and specific site within the joint. Two age groups were considered: neonatal (<1 week) and adult (4-14 years). Cartilage samples were harvested from 17 sites across the distal femur and patella. It was hypothesized that properties would vary significantly between neonatal and adult horses as well as within age groups on a site-by-site basis. Adult thickness varied by site. With the exception of water content, there were no significant biochemical differences among sites within regions of the distal femur (condyles and trochlea) and the patella in either the adult or neonate. Neonatal cartilage had a significantly higher water content than adult. Surprisingly, biochemical measurements of cellularity did not differ significantly between neonatal and adult, however, adult cartilage had greater variance in cellularity than neonatal. Overall, there were no significant differences between neonatal and adult glycosaminoglycan content. Collagen per wet weight was found to be significantly higher in adult cartilage than neonatal when averaged across all levels. In terms of biomechanical properties, aggregate modulus varied significantly across the condyles of adult cartilage but not the neonate. Neonatal cartilage was significantly less permeable, and the Young's modulus of neonatal cartilage was significantly higher than the adult. The tensile strength did not vary in a statistically significant manner between age groups. An understanding of morphological, histological, biochemical, and biomechanical properties enhances the understanding of cartilage tissue physiology and structure-function relationships. This study revealed important differences in biomechanical and biochemical properties among the 17 sites and among the six joint regions, as well as age-related differences between neonatal and adult cartilage. These location and age-related variations are informative toward determining the donor tissue harvest site.
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- Jamie L White
- Integrative Pathobiology Graduate Group, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA
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- Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
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- Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
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- Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
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- Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA.
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Pinilla M, Tranquille C, Blunden A, Chang Y, Parkin T, Murray R. Histological Features of the Distal Third Metacarpal Bone in Thoroughbred Racehorses, With and Without Lateral Condylar Fractures. J Comp Pathol 2017; 157:1-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2017.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Martig S, Lee PVS, Anderson GA, Whitton RC. Compressive fatigue life of subchondral bone of the metacarpal condyle in thoroughbred racehorses. Bone 2013; 57:392-8. [PMID: 24063945 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2013.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2013] [Revised: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In racehorses, fatigue related subchondral bone injury leads to overt fracture or articular surface collapse and subsequent articular cartilage degeneration. We hypothesised that the fatigue behaviour of equine subchondral bone in compression follows a power law function similar to that observed in cortical and trabecular bone. We determined the fatigue life of equine metacarpal subchondral bone in-vitro and investigated the factors influencing initial bone stiffness. Subchondral bone specimens were loaded cyclically in compression [54MPa (n=6), 66MPa (n=6), 78MPa (n=5), and 90MPa (n=6)] until failure. The fatigue life curve was determined by linear regression from log transformed number of cycles to failure and load. A general linear model was used to investigate the influence of the following variables on initial Young's Modulus: age (4-8years), specimen storage time (31-864days), time in training since most recent rest period (6-32weeks), limb, actual density (1.6873-1.8684g/cm(3)), subchondral bone injury grade (0-3), and cause of death (fatigue injury vs. other). Number of cycles to failure was (median, range) 223,603, 78,316-806,792 at 54MPa; 69,908, 146-149,855 at 66MPa; 13204, 614-16,425 at 78MPa (n=3); and 4001, 152-11,568 at 90MPa. The fatigue life curve was σ=112.2-9.6 log10Nf, (R(2)=0.52, P<0.001), where Nf is number of cycles to failure and σ is load. Removal of the three horses with the highest SCBI grade resulted in: σ=134.2-14.1 log10Nf, (R(2)=0.72, P<0.001). Initial Young's Modulus (mean±SD) was 2500±494MPa (n=22). Actual density (ρ) was the only variable retained in the model to describe initial Young's Modulus (E): E=-8196.7+5880.6ρ, (R(2)=0.34, P=0.0044). The fatigue behaviour of equine subchondral bone in compression is similar to that of cortical and trabecular bone. These data can be used to model the development of SCBI to optimize training regimes.
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- Sandra Martig
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, 250 Princes Highway, Werribee, VIC 3030, Australia.
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Kobrina Y, Isaksson H, Sinisaari M, Rieppo L, Brama PA, van Weeren R, Helminen HJ, Jurvelin JS, Saarakkala S. Infrared spectroscopy reveals both qualitative and quantitative differences in equine subchondral bone during maturation. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2010; 15:067003. [PMID: 21198207 DOI: 10.1117/1.3512177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The collagen phase in bone is known to undergo major changes during growth and maturation. The objective of this study is to clarify whether Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy, coupled with cluster analysis, can detect quantitative and qualitative changes in the collagen matrix of subchondral bone in horses during maturation and growth. Equine subchondral bone samples (n = 29) from the proximal joint surface of the first phalanx are prepared from two sites subjected to different loading conditions. Three age groups are studied: newborn (0 days old), immature (5 to 11 months old), and adult (6 to 10 years old) horses. Spatial collagen content and collagen cross-link ratio are quantified from the spectra. Additionally, normalized second derivative spectra of samples are clustered using the k-means clustering algorithm. In quantitative analysis, collagen content in the subchondral bone increases rapidly between the newborn and immature horses. The collagen cross-link ratio increases significantly with age. In qualitative analysis, clustering is able to separate newborn and adult samples into two different groups. The immature samples display some nonhomogeneity. In conclusion, this is the first study showing that FTIR spectral imaging combined with clustering techniques can detect quantitative and qualitative changes in the collagen matrix of subchondral bone during growth and maturation.
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- Yevgeniya Kobrina
- University of Eastern Finland, Department of Physics and Mathematics, Kuopio, Finland
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Influence of intensity and changes of physical activity on bone mineral density of immature equine subchondral bone. Equine Vet J 2010; 41:564-71. [DOI: 10.2746/042516409x429437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Holopainen JT, Brama PAJ, Halmesmäki E, Harjula T, Tuukkanen J, van Weeren PR, Helminen HJ, Hyttinen MM. Changes in subchondral bone mineral density and collagen matrix organization in growing horses. Bone 2008; 43:1108-14. [PMID: 18757048 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2008.07.254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2008] [Revised: 06/21/2008] [Accepted: 07/29/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The effects of growth and maturation on the mineral deposition and the collagen framework of equine subchondral bone (SCB) were studied. MATERIALS AND METHODS Osteochondral specimens (diameter 6 mm) from the left metacarpophalangeal joint of 5-(n=8), 11-(n=8) and 18-month-old (n=6) horses were investigated at two differently loaded sites (Site 1 (S1): intermittent peak loading; Site 2 (S2): habitual loading). The SCB mineral density (BMD) was measured with peripheral quantitative computer tomography (pQCT), and the data were adjusted against the volume fraction (Vv) of the bone extracellular matrix (ECM). Polarised light microscopy (PLM) was used to analyze the Vv, the collagen fibril parallelism index and the orientation angle distribution in two fractions (1 mm/fraction) beneath the osteochondral junction of the SCB. PLM analysis was made along two randomly selected perpendicularly oriented vertical sections to measure the tissue anisotropy in the x-, y-, and z-directions. RESULTS The BMD of SCB at S1 and S2 increased significantly during maturation. At the same time, the Vv of the ECM increased even more. This meant that the Vv-adjusted BMD decreased. There were no significant differences between sites. The basic collagen fibril framework of SCB seems to be established already at the age of 5 months. During maturation, the extracellular matrix underwent a decrease in collagen fibril parallelism but no changes in collagen orientation. The variation was negligible in the collagen network estimates in the two section planes. CONCLUSIONS Growth and maturation induce significant changes in the equine SCB. The BMD increase in SCB is primarily due to the growth of bone volume and not to any increase in mineral deposition. An increase in weight-bearing appears to greatly affect the BMD and the volume of the extracellular matrix. Growth and maturation induce a striking change in collagen fibril parallelism but not in fibril orientation. The structural anisotropy of the subchondral bone is significant along the vertical (x-y) direction but not in the transversal (z) direction.
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- Jaakko T Holopainen
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Kuopio, Finland
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Effect of Prophylactic Intramuscular Administration of Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan on Developmental and Traumatic Joint Injuries in Thoroughbred Foals. J Equine Vet Sci 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Changoor A, Hurtig MB, Runciman RJ, Quesnel AJ, Dickey JP, Lowerison M. Mapping of donor and recipient site properties for osteochondral graft reconstruction of subchondral cystic lesions in the equine stifle joint. Equine Vet J 2006; 38:330-6. [PMID: 16866200 DOI: 10.2746/042516406777749254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY To improve osteochondral graft reconstruction of subchondral cystic lesions in the medial and lateral femoral condyles by matching the material properties of donor and recipient sites. OBJECTIVES To measure biomechanical and biochemical parameters that influence the function and healing of osteochondral grafts used to reconstruct subchondral cystic lesions. HYPOTHESIS Suitable donor sites are available within the stifle joint for reconstructing the femoral condyles, despite considerable regional property variation. METHODS Fifty-six osteochondral cores were harvested from 6 distal femurs for initial studies that determined subchondral bone modulus of elasticity and ultimate stress. In a second study, 28 osteochondral cores were harvested from 6 distal femurs to measure cartilage aggregate modulus, thickness and sulphated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) content. Using micro-CT imaging, subchondral bone mineral density and bone volume fraction were also measured. In both studies 2-dimensional contour plots using a bicubic interpolation method and normalised data were generated to allow visual comparison of joint surface characteristics. Statistical comparisons between donor and recipient site raw data were made using an ANOVA for repeated measures with a post hoc Tukey test. RESULTS Material properties of cartilage and bone vary considerably over the surface of the stifle joint but the central region of the medial condyle, where subchondral cystic lesions freqdently occur, typically demonstrated bone strength and modulus values of the highest observed. Cartilage thickness and aggregate modulus were highest in the medial femoral condyle and axial aspect of the lateral condyle. CONCLUSIONS Material properties of the grafts from the trochlear groove and axial aspect of the lateral trochlear ridge were the closest match for those found in the medial condyle, whereas properties of the lateral condyle were most similar to those found in the trochlear groove and axial aspect of the medial trochlear ridge.
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- A Changoor
- Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Ontario Veterinary College, Canada
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