The socioeconomic impact of osteochondral (OC) damage has been increasing steadily
over time in the global population, and the promise of tissue engineering in generating …

Attributing cell instructive features and multifunctionality to biological inks (bioinks)
employed for three-dimensional (3D) printing strategies is very much essential to bring …

Background Osteochondral injuries represent a significant clinical problem requiring novel
cell-based therapies to restore function of the damaged joint with the use of mesenchymal …

Clinical Scenario: Osteochondral lesions (OCLs) of the talus can result from ankle sprains
which are the most common injury in the physically active. Recently, platelet-rich plasma …

Background All types of movements involve the role of articular cartilage and bones. The
presence of cartilage enables bones to move over one another smoothly. However …

Tissue engineering is a promising approach to repair osteochondral defects, yet successful
reconstruction of different layers in an integrated graft, especially the interface remains …

Osteochondral lesions are frequent and important causes of pain and disability. These
lesions are induced by traumatic injuries or by diseases that affect both the cartilage surface …

The increasing demand for reliable preclinical models and to reduce, refine and, if possible,
replace animal studies have brought forth the development of complex tissue cultures in …

Osteochondral defect or osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee usually affects young,
active populations. It is a challenging diagnosis as patients typically present with poorly …

Osteochondral (OC) defects are prevalent among young adults and are notorious for being
unable to heal. Although they are traumatic in nature, they often develop silently. Detection …