Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci
Studies on osteoarthritis of the knee have examined isolated aspects of the meniscus biomechanically and histologically, but not the difference between instantaneous modulus (IM) in healthy and diseased samples. The aim of this study is to investigate the difference in the biomechanical behavior and...
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| author | Johannes Pordzik Anke Bernstein Hermann O. Mayr Sergio H. Latorre Anastasija Maks Hagen Schmal Michael Seidenstuecker |
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| description | Studies on osteoarthritis of the knee have examined isolated aspects of the meniscus biomechanically and histologically, but not the difference between instantaneous modulus (IM) in healthy and diseased samples. The aim of this study is to investigate the difference in the biomechanical behavior and proteoglycan content between arthritic and arthritis-free menisci. In addition, the relationship between the biomechanical behavior and proteoglycan content should be investigated. A novel indentation-based method was used, which allows the mapping of the entire meniscus, without damaging it for histological examinations. A total of 26 arthritic and 14 arthritis-free samples were examined in the present study. A Mach-1 Model V500css test machine was used for biomechanical testing. A position grid was placed over each sample allowing all measurements (indentation test and thickness measurements) to be taken at the same position. All sections were then graded for Safranin O staining intensity for proteoglycan content. The maximum applied load of our arthritic samples above the posterior horn was statistically significantly higher (<i>p</i> = 0.01) at 0.02 ± 0.02 N than the maximum applied load of the arthritis-free samples at 0.01 ± 0.01 N. The proteoglycan content of the meniscus, evaluated by the Safranin O score, correlated statistically significantly with the maximum applied load over the entire meniscus (<i>p</i> = 0.04, 95% CI: 0.06–0.71). The present study showed that in the final stage of gonarthritis, the attenuation behavior of the meniscus was significantly lower compared to the arthritis-free knee. The mapping of IM and histological examination of the meniscus showed a direct correlation between changes in proteoglycan content and altered mechanical properties of the meniscus in gonarthritis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-49d413bcf31245ddb77cf42eea83d5992023-11-21T01:11:41ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172020-12-011024901210.3390/app10249012Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free MenisciJohannes Pordzik0Anke Bernstein1Hermann O. Mayr2Sergio H. Latorre3Anastasija Maks4Hagen Schmal5Michael Seidenstuecker6G.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyG.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyG.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyG.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyG.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyG.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyG.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyStudies on osteoarthritis of the knee have examined isolated aspects of the meniscus biomechanically and histologically, but not the difference between instantaneous modulus (IM) in healthy and diseased samples. The aim of this study is to investigate the difference in the biomechanical behavior and proteoglycan content between arthritic and arthritis-free menisci. In addition, the relationship between the biomechanical behavior and proteoglycan content should be investigated. A novel indentation-based method was used, which allows the mapping of the entire meniscus, without damaging it for histological examinations. A total of 26 arthritic and 14 arthritis-free samples were examined in the present study. A Mach-1 Model V500css test machine was used for biomechanical testing. A position grid was placed over each sample allowing all measurements (indentation test and thickness measurements) to be taken at the same position. All sections were then graded for Safranin O staining intensity for proteoglycan content. The maximum applied load of our arthritic samples above the posterior horn was statistically significantly higher (<i>p</i> = 0.01) at 0.02 ± 0.02 N than the maximum applied load of the arthritis-free samples at 0.01 ± 0.01 N. The proteoglycan content of the meniscus, evaluated by the Safranin O score, correlated statistically significantly with the maximum applied load over the entire meniscus (<i>p</i> = 0.04, 95% CI: 0.06–0.71). The present study showed that in the final stage of gonarthritis, the attenuation behavior of the meniscus was significantly lower compared to the arthritis-free knee. The mapping of IM and histological examination of the meniscus showed a direct correlation between changes in proteoglycan content and altered mechanical properties of the meniscus in gonarthritis.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/24/9012knee osteoarthritisknee joint biomechanicsmeniscusbiomechanical testingsmappingindentation |
| spellingShingle | Johannes Pordzik Anke Bernstein Hermann O. Mayr Sergio H. Latorre Anastasija Maks Hagen Schmal Michael Seidenstuecker Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci Applied Sciences knee osteoarthritis knee joint biomechanics meniscus biomechanical testings mapping indentation |
| title | Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci |
| title_full | Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci |
| title_short | Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and Biomechanical Properties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci |
| title_sort | analysis of proteoglycan content and biomechanical properties in arthritic and arthritis free menisci |
| topic | knee osteoarthritis knee joint biomechanics meniscus biomechanical testings mapping indentation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/24/9012 |
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