Articular Cartilage: Structure, Biomechanics, and the Potential of Conventional and Advanced Diagnostics
Artykuł przeglądowy (review)
MNiSW
100
Lista 2024
| Status: | |
| Autorzy: | Karpiński Robert, Prus Aleksandra, Baj Jacek, Radej Sebastian, Prządka Marcin, Krakowski Przemysław, Jonak Kamil |
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| Rok wydania: | 2025 |
| Wersja dokumentu: | Drukowana | Elektroniczna |
| Język: | angielski |
| Numer czasopisma: | 12 |
| Wolumen/Tom: | 15 |
| Numer artykułu: | 6896 |
| Strony: | 1 - 56 |
| Impact Factor: | 2,5 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 6 |
| Scopus® Cytowania: | 4 |
| Bazy: | Web of Science | Scopus |
| Efekt badań statutowych | NIE |
| Materiał konferencyjny: | NIE |
| Publikacja OA: | TAK |
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| Sposób udostępnienia: | Witryna wydawcy |
| Wersja tekstu: | Ostateczna wersja opublikowana |
| Czas opublikowania: | W momencie opublikowania |
| Data opublikowania w OA: | 18 czerwca 2025 |
| Abstrakty: | angielski |
| Articular cartilage (AC) plays an important role in the biomechanics of synovial joints. Its task is to enable smooth movement and transfer of mechanical loads with min- imised friction. AC is characterised by unique mechanical properties resulting from its complex structure, in which the dominant components are type II collagen, proteoglycans and water. Healthy articular cartilage shows elasticity in compression, viscoelastic prop- erties, and the ability to relax stresses under the influence of cyclic loads. In response to different loading modes, it shows anisotropic and non-uniform behaviour, which translates into its cushioning and protective function for the subchondral bone. Significant changes occur in the structure and mechanical properties of cartilage with age as a result of mechan- ical overload or degenerative diseases, such as osteoarthritis. This results in a deterioration of the cushioning and mechanical function, which leads to progressive degradation of joint tissues. Understanding the mechanical properties of AC is crucial for developing effective diagnostic methods. Analysis of changes in mechanical properties contributes to the early detection of pathological changes. The aim of this paper is to review the current state of knowledge regarding the structure and biomechanical properties of articular cartilage, and to analyse conventional and alternative diagnostic methods in the context of their suitability for assessing the state of AC, particularly in the early stages of degenerative processes. |
