Mechanics of knee meniscus results from precise balance between material microstructure and synovial fluid viscosity
C. A. S. Afanador, S. Urcun, I. F. Sbalzarini, S. P. A. Bordas, O. Barrera, M. M. Rajabi, R. Seil, A. Obeidat
This study uses computational models to show how meniscus mechanics depend on microstructure and synovial fluid viscosity, finding that increased porosity significantly enhances flow velocity.
bioRxiv · May 15, 2024Bioengineering