The mechanical 'quality' of osteophytes.
biomechanical · Level V
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Abstract
Intrinsic mechanical properties of osteophytes have been compared with those of normal articular cartilage by obtaining force-indentation curves. The cartilage of the osteophyte was found to be thinner than articular cartilage. The mean stiffness of osteophytes was 272.8 (+/- 78.8) N/mm and the mean stiffness of articular cartilage was 1412 (+/- 917.3) N/mm.
Medical subject headings
- Knee Joint
- Osteoarthritis