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Spring 2020
The knee menisci are a pair of weight-bearing fibrocartilaginous tissues between the femoral condyles and tibial plateau. They are essential for mechanical load distribution and transmission, lubrication, and stability of the knee joint. Meniscus injury is a risk factor for the onset of knee...
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Investigating the Effect of Exogenously Supplemented FGF-18 on Expanded Meniscus Fibrochondrocytes Using a Cell Aggregate Model
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease affecting >10% of Canadians and is associated with a huge economic burden on the Canadian economy and healthcare system. The disease is characterized by a variety of symptoms including chronic pain, inflammation, and decreased joint mobility. Therefore, the...