Evaluation of Histological Properties of Human Meniscal Grafts Stored in a Tissue Bank

Abstract Objectives The present paper aims to evaluate and compare the histological features of fresh and frozen menisci stored in a tissue bank for 1 month and for 5 years. Methods The meniscal grafts were subjected to a histological study. A total of 10 menisci were evaluated; 2 were frozen for...

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Main Authors: Alfredo dos Santos Netto, Uri Antebi, Carolina Esteves de Morais, Leonardo Sementilli, Nilson Roberto Severino, Ricardo de Paula Leite Cury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rbort/v55n6/1982-4378-rbort-55-06-0778.pdf