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Knee immobilization reproduces key arthrofibrotic phenotypes in mice
Knee immobilization reproduces key arthrofibrotic phenotypes in mice
AimsAs has been shown in larger animal models, knee immobilization can lead to arthrofibrotic phenotypes. Our study includ...
Generation of human immortalized chondrocytes from osteoarthritic and healthy cartilage
Generation of human immortalized chondrocytes from osteoarthritic and healthy cartilage
AimsAfter a few passages of in vitro culture, primary human articular chondrocytes undergo senescence and loss of their ph...
A radio- and fluorescently labelled tracer for imaging and quantification of bacterial infection on orthopaedic prostheses
A radio- and fluorescently labelled tracer for imaging and quantification of bacterial infection on orthopaedic prostheses
AimsArthroplasty surgery of the knee and hip is performed in two to three million patients annually. Periprosthetic joint ...
Anterior cruciate ligament remnant preservation attenuates apoptosis and enhances the regeneration of hamstring tendon graft
Anterior cruciate ligament remnant preservation attenuates apoptosis and enhances the regeneration of hamstring tendon graft
AimsThe effects of remnant preservation on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and its relationship with the tendon graft...
Molecular crosstalk between articular cartilage, meniscus, synovium, and subchondral bone in osteoarthritis
Molecular crosstalk between articular cartilage, meniscus, synovium, and subchondral bone in osteoarthritis
AimsOsteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease worldwide, which is characterized by articular cartilage le...
Volume and location of bone regeneration after autologous expanded mesenchymal stromal cells in hip osteonecrosis
Volume and location of bone regeneration after autologous expanded mesenchymal stromal cells in hip osteonecrosis
AimsSuccessful cell therapy in hip osteonecrosis (ON) may help to avoid ON progression or total hip arthroplasty (THA), bu...
The role of Staphylococcus aureus small colony variants in intraosseous invasion and colonization in periprosthetic joint infection
The role of Staphylococcus aureus small colony variants in intraosseous invasion and colonization in periprosthetic joint infection
AimsThis study aimed to explore the role of small colony variants (SCVs) of Staphylococcus aureus in intraosseous invasion...
The incidence of musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The incidence of musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AimsThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to gather epidemiological information on selected musculoskele...
Bisphosphonate use is associated with a decreased joint narrowing rate in the non-arthritic hip
Bisphosphonate use is associated with a decreased joint narrowing rate in the non-arthritic hip
AimsThe preventive effects of bisphosphonates on articular cartilage in non-arthritic joints are unclear. This study aimed...
Complete abrogation of key osteoclast markers with a membrane-anchored tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase
Complete abrogation of key osteoclast markers with a membrane-anchored tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase
AimsTissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are the endogenous inhibitors of the zinc-dependent matrix metalloprot...
Importance of posterior tibial slope in joint kinematics with an anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee
Importance of posterior tibial slope in joint kinematics with an anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee
AimsTo fully quantify the effect of posterior tibial slope (PTS) angles on joint kinematics and contact mechanics of intac...
Suramin enhances chondrogenic properties by regulating the p67phox/PI3K/AKT/SOX9 signalling pathway
Suramin enhances chondrogenic properties by regulating the p67phox/PI3K/AKT/SOX9 signalling pathway
AimsAutologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a promising treatment for articular cartilage degeneration and injury; ho...
Current therapeutic interventions combating biofilm-related infections in orthopaedics
Current therapeutic interventions combating biofilm-related infections in orthopaedics
AimsBiofilm-related infection is a major complication that occurs in orthopaedic surgery. Various treatments are available...
Radiodynamic therapy with acridine orange local administration as a new treatment option for primary and secondary bone tumours
Radiodynamic therapy with acridine orange local administration as a new treatment option for primary and secondary bone tumours
AimsAcridine orange (AO) demonstrates several biological activities. When exposed to low doses of X-ray radiation, AO incr...
Septic arthritis in an in vivo murine model induced by Staphylococcus aureus
Septic arthritis in an in vivo murine model induced by Staphylococcus aureus
AimsStaphylococcus aureus is a major cause of septic arthritis, and in vitro studies suggest α haemolysin (Hla) is respons...
Diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections
Diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections
AimsThis study evaluated the definitions developed by the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) 2021, the Inte...