Cartilage

In response to localized degradative enzyme activity, the meniscus increases the release of pro-inflammatory and degradative biomarkers in a dose-dependent manner.
Hock to stifle length may be considered by tissue banks and veterinary surgeons as a quick and cost effective screening tool for appropriate meniscal sizing in dogs.
These findings may be useful to surgeons performing resurfacing procedures and total knee arthroplasty.
This review summarizes what is known about cMSCs.