| Autor: |
Orellana F; Center for X-Ray Analytics, Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.; Faculty of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland., Barna RA; Center for X-Ray Analytics, Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.; Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.; Spine Biomechanics, Balgrist University Hospital, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland., Calastra CG; Center for X-Ray Analytics, Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland., Parrilli A; Center for X-Ray Analytics, Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland. |
| Abstrakt: |
Purpose : The focus of this review is on the imaging techniques used to visualize the meniscal vascular network and arteries in clinical, human ex vivo, and animal model applications. For this purpose, research articles from the past decade that have imaged the vascular network of the meniscus and/or the genicular and popliteal arteries were identified according to established PRISMA statement standards. Methods : Various imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging, micro-computed tomography, and optical and fluorescence microscopy, were included and compared based on the type of visualization, imaging resolution, and range of vessel size detection. These imaging modalities were evaluated based on the outcomes of interest, including diagnostic accuracy in identifying the meniscal vasculature and associated pathologies, clinical applications to guide surgical decisions, and translational applications contributing to the research and development of new therapies and the understanding of meniscal physiology and pathology. Results : The analysis conducted in this study highlights the importance of imaging resolution and visualization type in accurately depicting the complex microvasculature of the meniscus with high precision and detail. Conclusions : This review underscores the necessity for high-resolution 3D imaging techniques to comprehensively understand the meniscal vascular network and enhance surgical approaches and treatment options for meniscal lesions and pathologies. |
