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Biotribological Testing and Analysis of Articular Cartilage Sliding against Metal for Implants
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2020
This protocol describes the preparation, biotribological testing, and analysis of osteochondral cylinders sliding against metal implant material. Outcome measures included in this protocol are metabolic activity, gene expression and histology.
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Human Cartilage Tissue Fabrication Using Three-dimensional Inkjet Printing Technology
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2014
The methods described in this paper show how to convert a commercial inkjet printer into a bioprinter with simultaneous UV polymerization. The printer is capable of constructing 3D tissue structure with cells and biomaterials. The study demonstrated here constructed a 3D neocartilage.
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Safranin-O Staining: A Method to Visualize the Structural Integrity and Cellularity of Cartilage
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate a staining procedure for cartilage using safranin-orange. This method helps visualize the cartilage and detect any damage.
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Quadruply Metal-Metal Bonded Paddlewheels
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2023
Source: Corey Burns, Tamara M. Powers, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University Paddlewheel complexes are a class of compounds comprised of two metal ions (1st, 2nd, or 3rd row transition metals) held in proximity by four bridging ligands (most commonly formamidinates or carboxylates) (Figure 1). Varying the identity of the metal ion and the bridging ligand provides access to large families of paddlewheel complexes. The structure of paddlewheel complexes allows for metal-metal bonding,...
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Alkali Metals
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2020
Group 1 elements are soft and shiny metallic solids. They are malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity. The melting points of the alkali metals are unusually low for metals and decrease going down the group, while the density increases going down the group with the exception of potassium (Table 1). Table 1: Properties of the alkali metals Element Electron Configuration Atomic Radius (pm) IE1 (kJ/mol) Melting Point (°C) Density at 25 °C (g/cm3)
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Contact stresses arise where joint forces are concentrated across the moving surface. Cartilage can tolerate loading only within its capacity, so excessive or repeated stress may damage its surface. Over time, this damage can contribute to inflammation and progressive loss of joint function, making stress distribution an important consideration in evaluating injuries and implant-related biomechanics.
Synovial fluid and cartilage deformation help manage the mechanical demands of movement. Fluid supports lubrication at the contact surface, while deformation allows cartilage to distribute pressure as forces pass through the joint. Together, these features help reduce friction and moderate localized loading, which is relevant when researchers assess why cartilage remains functional or begins to deteriorate.
Repeated loading can progressively challenge cartilage when contact stresses exceed its capacity. Rather than representing only an immediate mechanical event, ongoing exposure may produce surface damage that is followed by inflammation and declining joint function. This progression makes the loading history important in studies of joint injury and in assessments of how an interface performs during continued movement.
Clinical and research evaluations focus on how joint forces move through the contact surface and how cartilage responds to that loading. Investigators can use the interface to examine joint injuries, implant-related biomechanics, and the relationship between excessive stress, surface damage, inflammation, and functional decline. These observations support broader evaluation of joint performance and cartilage preservation.
The interface is relevant when assessing joint injuries, understanding how implants interact mechanically with surrounding tissues, or considering strategies for damaged cartilage. Its behavior links contact mechanics with possible surface damage and loss of function. Studying that relationship helps frame clinical decisions and research questions about preserving natural cartilage or replacing tissue that can no longer support normal joint movement.
Analysis of this interface helps identify how contact forces, pressure distribution, and cartilage response relate to joint function. Those insights can guide efforts to improve surgical strategies and evaluate materials intended for cartilage preservation or replacement. The goal is to reduce damaging mechanical conditions and support more effective management of joints affected by injury or cartilage loss.