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A Morphometric and Cellular Analysis Method for the Murine Mandibular Condyle
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This manuscript presents methods for analyzing morphometric and cellular changes within the mandibular condyle of rodents.
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Femoral Bone Marrow Aspiration in Live Mice
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This protocol describes a procedure for serial sampling of femoral bone marrow (BM) without requiring the sacrifice of mice. This procedure facilitates longitudinal studies of the BM composition of mice over time and provides serial access to cells within the BM for ex vivo and transplantation studies.
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Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Femoral Vein
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2023
Source: James W Bonz, MD, Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Central venous access is necessary in a multitude of clinical situations, including vascular access, vasopressor and caustic medication delivery, central venous pressure monitoring, volume resuscitation, total parental nutrition, hemodialysis, and frequent phlebotomy. There are three veins in the body that are accessed for central venous cannulation: the internal jugular, the subclavian, and the...
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An Experimental Model of Peripheral Ischemia: A Procedure to Generate Peripheral Ischemia via Femoral Artery Ligation in a Rabbit
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate a surgical procedure to induce peripheral ischemia via femoral artery ligation in a rabbit. This method provides an effective experimental model for peripheral vascular disease research.
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A Simple Critical-sized Femoral Defect Model in Mice
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2015
Animal models are frequently employed to mimic serious bone injury in biomedical research. Due to their small size, establishment of stabilized bone lesions in mice are beyond the capabilities of most research groups. Herein, we describe a simple method for establishing and analyzing experimental femoral defects in mice.
FAQs
The curved geometry of the medial femoral condyle helps distribute loads through the knee rather than concentrating them at a single contact point. Its interaction with the medial tibial plateau also supports controlled motion as the knee bends and straightens. This mechanical role explains why clinicians consider it when evaluating pain, degeneration, or structural injury.
Articular cartilage provides the smooth contact surface between the medial femoral condyle and the medial tibial plateau. When clinicians investigate osteoarthritis or osteochondral lesions, they assess the condyle together with this cartilage rather than considering bone shape alone. That focus also supports planning for cartilage repair and evaluating knee-joint function.
Ligament-related injuries may involve broader changes in knee function, making assessment of the medial femoral condyle relevant even when the ligament is the primary concern. Examination and imaging can include this region while clinicians evaluate the overall joint. This approach helps place ligament findings within the wider context of movement, loading, and structural injury.
Radiography and magnetic resonance imaging are important imaging methods for evaluating the medial femoral condyle. They are used alongside physical examination when clinicians investigate osteoarthritis, osteochondral lesions, fractures, or ligament-related injuries. Including this region in the assessment supports diagnosis and provides information needed for subsequent treatment planning and rehabilitation.
Assessment begins with physical examination and can be supplemented by radiography or magnetic resonance imaging. Using these approaches in the evaluation of the medial femoral condyle helps clinicians investigate different knee disorders, including degenerative disease, osteochondral lesions, fractures, and ligament-related injuries. The resulting findings contribute to diagnosis and guide decisions about management.
Findings from evaluation can influence surgical planning, cartilage-repair strategies, and rehabilitation for knee disorders. The region is clinically relevant in osteoarthritis, osteochondral lesions, fractures, and ligament-related injuries, so assessment helps connect the diagnosed problem with an appropriate care pathway. Understanding its anatomy also supports more focused planning of treatment and recovery.