Collagen Expression in Various Degenerative Meniscal Changes: An Immunohistological Study

Purpose. To examine changes in acid mucopolysaccharides and collagen expression during meniscal degeneration, tearing, and repair, using menisci excised from knee joint surgeries. Methods. Menisci excised from 23 patients aged 15 to 80 years who underwent meniscal surgery for flap and bucket handle...

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Main Authors: Takatomo Mine, Koichiro Ihara, Hiroyuki Kawamura, Ryo Date, Keitaro Umehara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901302100221