Mechanics of knee meniscus results from precise balance between material microstructure and synovial fluid viscosity
Camilo A. Suarez‐Afanador, Stéphane Urcun, Ivo F. Sbalzarini, Stéphane P. A. Bordas, Olga Barrera, Mohammad Mahdi Rajabi, Romain Seil, Anas 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.
PLoS ONE · Sep 11, 2025Peer-reviewedBioengineering