APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING CONDITION OF ARTICULAR CARTILAGE
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Apr 7, 2011
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Oct 6, 2010
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Oct 7, 2009
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A measuring system may provide quantitative information relating to condition of cartilage. Negative pressure may be applied to cartilage to induce flow of fluid from or through the cartilage. A level of negative pressure needed to induce a particular flow of the fluid may be employed to provide a quantitative indicia of cartilage condition. An averaged level of negative pressure measured over a period of time may be used to calculate hydraulic resistance of the cartilage.
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