K. G. Burt

Recommendations For a Standardized Approach to Histopathologic Evaluation of Synovial Membrane in Murine Models of Experimental Osteoarthritis

The paper develops a standardized histopathologic evaluation approach for synovial membrane in murine OA models, showing good inter-reader agreement and consistent findings across stains.

Nuclear Factor Kappa B Over-Activation in the Intervertebral Disc Leads to Macrophage Recruitment and Severe Disc Degeneration

This study shows that prolonged NF-κB activation in intervertebral discs causes severe degeneration by increasing inflammation, catabolic enzymes, and macrophage recruitment, with some mitigation by inflammatory-resolving macrophages.

The subacromial bursa is a key regulator of the rotator cuff and a new therapeutic target for improving repair

The paper shows that the subacromial bursa is activated by rotator cuff injury and regulates the paracromal environment to maintain tendon and bone properties, suggesting it should be retained for better healing.