Morphological study: Ultrastructural aspects of articular cartilage and sub ‐chondral bone in patients affected by post‐traumatic shoulder instability

This study represents the first complete ultrastructural investigation of the articular osteo‐chondral complex in shoulder instability, evaluating the state of preservation/viability of both chondrocytes and osteocytes throughout the successive layers of articular cartilage and sub‐chondral bone. Preliminary observations here collected represent the morphological basis for further deepening of pathogenesis related to shoulder instability, enhancing the relationship between cell shape and microenvironment; in particular, they could be useful in understanding if the early surgical treatment in shoulder instability could avoid the onset of OA. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: The Anatomical Record Part B: The New Anatomist - December 15, 2016 Category: Anatomy Authors: Paolo Baudi, Fabio Catani, Manuela Rebuzzi, Marzia Ferretti, Alberto Smargiassi, Gabriele Campochiaro, Fabio Serafini, Carla Palumbo Tags: Full Length Article Source Type: research