Obesity-related osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex, multifactorial condition that can cause
significant impact on patients' quality of life. Whilst chronic inflammation, adipocytokines and …

This review examines a mechanism for the initiation of osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) injury by considering the relationship between reported ambulatory changes …

Tissue engineering to develop alternatives for the maintenance, restoration, or
enhancement of injured tissues and organs is gaining more and more attention. In tissue …

The acetabular labrum is a soft-tissue structure which lines the acetabular rim of the hip joint.
Its role in hip joint biomechanics and joint health has been of particular interest over the past …

Isotropic hyperelastic models have been used to determine the material properties of normal
human cartilage, but there remains an incomplete understanding of how these properties …

Load-bearing characteristics of articular cartilage are impaired during tissue degeneration.
Quantitative microscopy enables in vitro investigation of cartilage structure but determination …

This book covers the latest research and advancements related to articular cartilage in
biology, development, pathology, clinical applications and tissue engineering. The authors …

Cartilage provides low-friction properties and plays an essential role in diarthrodial joints. A
hydrated ground substance composed mainly of proteoglycans (PGs) and a fibrillar collagen …

The weakness of hip abductor muscles is related to lower-limb joint osteoarthritis, and joint
overloading may increase the risk for disease progression. The relationship between muscle …

Focal cartilage lesions can proceed to severe osteoarthritis or remain unaltered even for
years. A method to identify high risk defects would be of utmost importance to guide clinical …