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Investigating the Role of Inflammation and Mechanical Loading in Orthopaedic Tissue Degeneration

Creator:

Benage, Lindsay G.

Abstract:

Orthopaedic soft tissue degenerative diseases significantly affect the population, especially as it ages. Degeneration is characterized by a progressive loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) components necessary for the proper functioning of the tissues and joints, eventually leading to pain and dysfunction. In humans, the intervertebral disc (IVD) and tendon are...

Resource Type:

Dissertation