High frequency ultrasound assesses transient changes in cartilage under osmotic loading

High-frequency ultrasound is used in this study to measure noninvasively, by means of osmotic loading, changes in speed of sound and cartilage thickness caused by variations of the salt concentration in the external bath. Articular cartilage comprises three main structural components: Water, collage...

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Main Authors: Jana Zatloukalova, Kay Raum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2020-08-01
Series:Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering
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Online Access:https://aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/mbe.2020281?viewType=HTML