The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on chondrocyte migration and its potential for the repair of articular cartilage

Articular cartilage, also called shock absorber, is a complex living soft tissue that covers gliding surfaces of joint and enables the joint to withstand weight bearing from human. Since there is no direct blood supply in the articular cartilage, it is generally hard to be repaired itself when it is...

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Main Author: Jang, Kee Woong
Other Authors: Martin, James A.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2011
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1149
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2533&context=etd