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Compressive Properties and Hydraulic Permeability of Human Meniscus: Relationships With Tissue Structure and Composition by Morejon, Andy, Norberg, Christopher D, De Rosa, Massimiliano, Best, Thomas M, Jackson, Alicia R, Travascio, Francesco

“…The meniscus is crucial in maintaining knee function and protecting the joint from secondary pathologies, including osteoarthritis. The meniscus has been shown…”
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Tensile energy dissipation and mechanical properties of the knee meniscus: relationship with fiber orientation, tissue layer, and water content by Morejon, Andy, Dalbo, Pedro L, Best, Thomas M, Jackson, Alicia R, Travascio, Francesco

“…The knee meniscus distributes and dampens mechanical loads. It is composed of water (∼70%) and a porous fibrous matrix (∼30%) with a central core that is…”
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Effect of molecular weight and tissue layer on solute partitioning in the knee meniscus by Morejon, Andy, Schwartz, Gabi, Best, Thomas M., Travascio, Francesco, Jackson, Alicia R.

“…Knee meniscus tissue is partly vascularized, meaning that nutrients must be transported through the extracellular matrix of the avascular portion to reach…”
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Heterogeneity of dynamic shear properties of the meniscus: A comparison between tissue core and surface layers by Schwartz, Gabi, Morejon, Andy, Gracia, Julissa, Best, Thomas M., Jackson, Alicia R., Travascio, Francesco

“…Damage to the meniscus has been associated with excessive shear loads. Aimed at elucidating meniscus pathophysiology, previous studies have investigated the…”
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Mechanisms of energy dissipation and relationship with tissue composition in human meniscus by Morejon, A., Mantero, A.M.A., Best, T.M., Jackson, A.R., Travascio, F.

“…The human meniscus is essential in maintaining proper knee joint function. The meniscus absorbs shock, distributes loads, and stabilizes the knee joint to…”
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