Exogenous stimulation of meniscus cells for the purpose of tissue engineering the knee meniscus
Injuries to avascular regions of menisci do not heal and result in significant discomfort to patients. Current treatments, such as partial meniscectomy, alleviate the symptoms, but lead to premature osteoarthritis due to reduced stability and changes in knee biomechanics. An alternative treatment to...
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Language: | English |
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2011
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1911/61885 |