Abstract:Synopsis/AbstractThe intervertebral disc in the spine and the meniscus in the knee are two fibrocartilaginous tissues which commonly are injured or become degenerate, causing significant clinical problems. The principals of tissue engineering, which are applicable elsewhere in the body, hold true for the disc and meniscus. Whilst there are some similarities with articular cartilage in terms of the molecules present, these fibrocartilages have their own peculiarities, some of which can be quite challenging. Fol… Show more
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