scholarly journals Articular cartilage surface structure and function

1993 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
A J Nixon
Keyword(s):  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Surface Structure ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Cartilage Surface ◽  
Articular Cartilage Surface ◽  
And Function

scholarly journals Fractures of the Talus: Current Concepts

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 247301141990076
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Schwartz ◽  
William O. Runge ◽  
Andrew R. Hsu ◽  
Jason T. Bariteau
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Algorithm ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Bony Union ◽  
Force Transmission ◽  
Cartilage Surface ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Articular Cartilage Surface ◽  
Treatment Indications ◽  
And Function

Talus fractures continue to represent a challenging and commonly encountered group of injuries. Its near-complete articular cartilage surface, and its role in force transmission between the leg and foot, makes successful treatment of such injuries a mandatory prerequisite to regained function. Familiarity with the complex bony, vascular, and neurologic anatomy is crucial for understanding diagnostic findings, treatment indications, and surgical techniques to maximize the likelihood of anatomic bony union. This review details the structure and function of the talus, a proper diagnostic workup, the treatment algorithm, and post-treatment course in the management of talus fractures. Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion.

Joints and connective tissue—structure and function

2020 ◽  
pp. 4379-4385
Author(s):  
Thomas Pap ◽  
Adelheid Korb-Pap ◽  
Christine Hartmann ◽  
Jessica Bertrand
Keyword(s):  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Connective Tissues ◽  
Inflammatory Joint Diseases ◽  
Synovial Joints ◽  
Key Features ◽  
And Function ◽  
Connective Tissue Structure

Synovial joints are complex functional elements of the vertebrate body that provide animals with motion capabilities and hence the ability for locomotion and direct physical interaction with their environment. They are composed of different connective tissues structures that are derived from the same developmental structures in the embryo but have distinct cellular and biochemical properties. Articular cartilage and synovial membrane are key components of synovial joints and show several peculiarities that makes them different from other tissues. An in-depth knowledge of these features is important not only for understanding key features of articular function, but also providing explanations for important characteristics of both degenerative and inflammatory joint diseases. This chapter reviews the structure, biochemical composition, and function of articular cartilage and synovium, and points to important links between physiology and pathologic conditions, particularly arthritis.

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