Harnessing the potential of hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA) hydrogel for clinical applications in orthopaedic diseases
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
50, P. 111 - 128
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
treatment
of
orthopaedic
diseases,
such
as
fractures
and
osteoarthritis,
remains
a
significant
challenge
due
to
the
complex
requirements
for
mechanical
strength
tissue
repair.
Hydrogels
based
on
hyaluronic
acid
methacrylate
(HAMA)
show
promise
engineering
materials
these
conditions.
Hyaluronic
(HA)
is
natural
component
extracellular
matrix,
known
its
good
compatibility.
HAMA-based
hydrogels
can
be
adjusted
through
crosslinking
by
combining
them
with
other
materials.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
research
applications
in
diseases.
First,
we
summarize
techniques
preparation
characterization
HAMA
hydrogels.
Next,
offer
detailed
use
treating
conditions
cartilage
injuries,
bone
defects,
meniscus
injuries.
Additionally,
discuss
diseases
related
orthopaedics.
Finally,
point
out
challenges
propose
future
directions
clinical
translation
strong
translational
potential
orthopaedics
their
biocompatibility,
adjustable
properties,
regenerative
capabilities.
With
ongoing
research,
are
well-positioned
applications,
particularly
repair,
osteoarthritis
treatment.
Language: Английский
How Do Cartilage Lubrication Mechanisms Fail in Osteoarthritis? A Comprehensive Review
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 541 - 541
Published: May 24, 2024
Cartilage
degeneration
is
a
characteristic
of
osteoarthritis
(OA),
which
often
observed
in
aging
populations.
This
due
to
the
breakdown
articular
cartilage
(AC)
mechanical
and
tribological
properties
primarily
attributed
lubrication
failure.
Understanding
reasons
behind
these
failures
identifying
potential
solutions
could
have
significant
economic
societal
implications,
ultimately
enhancing
quality
life.
review
provides
an
overview
developments
field
AC,
focusing
on
its
properties.
The
emphasis
role
degraded
offering
insights
into
structure
function
relationship.
Further,
it
explores
fundamental
connection
between
AC
mechano-tribological
advancement
degradation
puts
forth
recommendations
for
strategies
boost
efficiency.
Language: Английский
Bone and Joint‐on‐Chip Platforms: Construction Strategies and Applications
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 19, 2024
Organ-on-a-chip,
also
known
as
"tissue
chip,"
is
an
advanced
platform
based
on
microfluidic
systems
for
constructing
miniature
organ
models
in
vitro.
They
can
replicate
the
complex
physiological
and
pathological
responses
of
human
organs.
In
recent
years,
development
bone
joint-on-chip
platforms
aims
to
simulate
processes
occurring
bones
joints,
including
cell-cell
interactions,
interplay
various
biochemical
factors,
effects
mechanical
stimuli,
intricate
connections
between
multiple
future,
will
integrate
advantages
disciplines,
bringing
more
possibilities
exploring
disease
mechanisms,
drug
screening,
personalized
medicine.
This
review
explores
construction
application
Organ-on-a-chip
technology
joint
research,
proposes
a
modular
concept,
discusses
new
opportunities
future
challenges
platforms.
Language: Английский
Elevated expression of Piezo1 activates the cGAS-STING pathway in chondrocytes by releasing mitochondrial DNA
Lin Sun,
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Yao Wang,
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Tianyou Kan
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et al.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Is There a Role of Photoacoustic Imaging in Sports Medicine: Evidence Today
Charlie Ma,
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Aditi Chadha,
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Cheng‐Chia Wu
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et al.
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 25, 2025
Diagnostic
imaging
in
sports
medicine
includes
traditional
modalities
such
as
x-ray,
computed
tomography
(CT),
and
magnetic
resonance
(MRI).
Despite
having
certain
advantages,
these
techniques
often
have
lower
sensitivity
specificity,
making
it
difficult
to
detect
soft
tissue
injuries
early-stage
cartilage
damage.
They
also
lack
the
ability
assess
biomechanical
properties
functional
states
of
tissues.
Photoacoustic
(PAI)
offers
a
powerful,
non-ionizing,
cost-effective
alternative
diagnosis
therapeutic
monitoring
injuries.
PAI
combines
benefits
optical
ultrasound
provide
high-resolution
images
deep
tissues,
including
tendons
ligaments.
This
technology
uses
pulsed
lasers
irradiate
causing
thermal
expansion
generating
waves,
which
are
then
captured
converted
into
images.
is
particularly
adept
at
depicting
blood
vessels
tissues
with
high
resolution
absorption
contrasts
oxy-
deoxyhemoglobin.
It
can
oxygenation
metabolic
activities,
crucial
for
evaluating
healing
process
Herein,
role
assessed
its
advantages
over
methods
x-rays,
CT
scans,
MRI
scans
diagnosing
musculoskeletal
Language: Английский
Application characteristics and clinical effectiveness of clinical finding staging in guiding non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis involving 92 medical institutions
Yan Yan,
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Baohong Mi,
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Jiawen Zhang
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et al.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
that
the
radiographic
phenotypes
of
patients
with
knee
osteoarthritis
(KOA)
often
do
not
correlate
their
clinical
findings,
which
are
primary
reason
for
seeking
medical
care.
Therefore,
at
OARSI
2024,
we
proposed
a
finding
staging
system—Chinese
medicine
(CMS)—to
guide
treatment
KOA.
However,
effectiveness
and
application
characteristics
CMS
in
guiding
non-surgical
KOA
remain
unclear.
A
total
14,985
were
included
study.
Data
from
13,983
used
to
analyze
application,
while
1465
evaluate
CMS-guided
effectiveness,
152
comparative
analysis
without
guidance.
The
demographic
CMS-using
population
examined,
correlation
between
modalities
was
analyzed
clarify
characteristics.
VAS
WOMAC
scores
compared
non-CMS-guided
groups
both
before
week
8
treatment,
using
minimal
clinically
significant
difference
as
benchmark.
In
characteristics,
regarding
nonsurgical
treatments,
an
increase
led
decrease
basic
nonpharmacological
pharmacological
treatments
(P
<
0.001).
Regarding
surgical
no
change
proportion
interventions
observed
worsening
>
0.05).
significantly
lower
group
(VSA:
3.51;
95%
CI,
3.42–3.60,
Pain:
3.55;
3.40–3.70,
Stiffness:
1.18;
1.11–1.25,
Function:
12.57;
12.07–13.08,
Total:
17.31;
16.63–17.99),
had
higher
net
than
3.30;
3.05–3.54,
3.14;
2.68–3.60,
0.95;
0.76–1.15,
11.36;
9.80–12.91,
15.45;
13.40–17.49).
differences
all
MCID.
is
consistent
patient's
finding,
suitable
can
achieve
therapeutic
effects.
Language: Английский
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives as emerging biomaterials for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Yufu Liu,
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Hongwei Zhang,
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Tianyan Chen
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et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
As
a
novel
class
of
smart
biomaterials
with
promising
potentials,
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
are
widely
utilized
in
the
field
biomedicine.
Current
researches
indicate
that
therapeutic
strategies
for
osteoarthritis
(OA)
highly
limited
to
achieving
symptom
improvement
and
reducing
both
pain
inflammation.
Together,
introduction
MOFs
into
treatment
OA
holds
potential
offer
significant
benefits.
This
is
because
not
only
have
intrinsic
biological
activities,
but
also
act
as
carriers
facilitate
controlled
drug
delivery
prolong
duration
management
OA.
paper
presents
review
recent
studies
explored
usage
drugs
or
OA,
which
examines
progress
tissue
engineering
These
anticipated
enhance
comprehension
provide
strong
evidence
favor
their
utilization
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The association between low-dose aspirin intake and osteoarthritis: a population-based cross-sectional study based on NHANES
Binglang Xiong,
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Cheng Zhang,
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Xuhan Cao
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et al.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Objectives
Low-dose
aspirin
is
widely
used
as
a
preventive
medication
for
cardiovascular
diseases.
However,
there
controversy
regarding
the
impact
of
low-dose
on
articular
cartilage.
The
aim
this
study
to
explore
association
between
intake
and
osteoarthritis
(OA).
Methods
We
conducted
cross-sectional
based
United
States
population
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2011–2018.
investigation
diagnosis
OA
was
self-reporting
in
questionnaires.
Multivariate
regression
models
assess
relationship
OA.
In
addition,
subgroup
interaction
analysis
were
performed
robustness
results.
Results
A
total
12,215
participants
included
study.
logistic
showed
that
use
had
significantly
increased
odds
(OR
=
1.14;
95%
CI:
1.01–1.28;
p
0.035).
significant
consistent
with
still
observed
each
stratified
by
gender,
age,
presence
comorbidities
including
diabetes,
coronary
heart
disease,
hypertension,
stroke.
results
illustrated
stable
all
subgroups
no
interaction.
Conclusion
Our
confirmed
may
increase
risk
Attention
should
be
paid
possibility
joint
degenerative
changes
patients
who
take
chronically.
further
studies
are
needed
possible
mechanisms
behind
association.
Language: Английский