Early Patellofemoral Cartilage and Bone Degeneration in a Rat Model of Noninvasive Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
S. Hartner, M. Newton, M. Fleischer, K. C. Baker, T. Maerz
This study shows ACL rupture in rats causes early patellofemoral cartilage degeneration and bone remodeling, indicating the model's utility for studying PTOA in this joint.
bioRxiv · Apr 11, 2021 · PreprintPhysiology