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Influence Of Traumatic Impaction And Pathological Loading On Knee Menisci, Megan Leigh Killian Jan 2010

Influence Of Traumatic Impaction And Pathological Loading On Knee Menisci, Megan Leigh Killian

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Nearly half of the US population faces the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA). Both in vitro and in vivo studies can aid in a better understanding of the etiology, progression, and advancement of this debilitating disorder. The knee menisci are fibrocartilagenous structures that aid in the distribution of load, attenuation of shock, alignment and lubrication of the knee. Little is known about the biochemical and morphological changes associated with knee menisci following altered loading and traumatic impaction, and investigations are needed to further elucidate how degradation of this soft tissue advances over time. The biochemical response of porcine meniscal …