Lawrence J. Bonassar

Dec 23, 2024 | mdpi.com | Lawrence J. Bonassar

1. IntroductionMenisci are fibrocartilage wedges located in the knee joint that facilitate load transmission, articulation, and shock absorption and provide a lubricated surface for joint stabilization []. The fibrous and cartilaginous structure of the tissue give it unique functional properties, making it resistant to compression, tension, and shear []. The biomechanical properties of the meniscus are associated with the structure and geometry of the tissue components [].

Oct 31, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Caroline Thompson |Lawrence J. Bonassar |Aerospace Engineering |Cornell Ithaca USA

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Dr. Bonassar is a cofounder of and holds equity in 3DBio Corp. REFERENCES 1, , , et al. Post-traumatic arthritis: overview on pathogenic mechanisms and role of inflammation. RMD Open. 2016; 2(2):e000279. doi:10.1136/rmdopen-2016-000279 2, . Targeting calcium-related mechanotransduction in early OA. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2021; 17(8): 445-446. doi:10.1038/s41584-021-00649-4 3, , , .