Influence of hyaluronic acid on intra-articular friction – a biomechanical study in whole animal joints
Abstract Background Cartilage is a mechanically highly stressed tissue in the human body and an important part of synovial joints. The joint cartilage is lubricated by synovial fluid with hyaluronic acid (HA) as main component. However, in joints with osteoarthritis HA has a lower concentration and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-10-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05867-9 |