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  • Title: Contribution of perichondrium to the mechanical properties of auricular cartilage.
    Author: Sun H, Zhou J, Wang Q, Jiang H, Yang Q.
    Journal: J Biomech; 2021 Sep 20; 126():110638. PubMed ID: 34314997.
    Abstract:
    The poor mechanical strength of tissue-engineered auricular cartilage which is possibly due to the lack of perichondrium limits its application in auricular reconstruction surgery. However, there is insufficient research and no reliable data to support this. This study aims to investigate the contribution of perichondrium to the mechanical strength of auricular cartilage under loading. Rabbit auricular cartilage was harvested and classified into two groups. The perichondrium was removed in Group A and was left intact in Group B. Young's modulus, stress relaxation slope, and relaxation amout were analyzed through tensile and compressive tests using a material testing machine. Group B exhibited significantly higher Young's modulus in both the tensile and compressive tests (p < 0.05), lower relaxation slope (p < 0.05 in tensile test, p = 0.65 in compressive test), and lower relaxation amout (p < 0.05 in tensile test, p < 0.01 in compressive test). Our results showed that the perichondrium has a definite contribution to the mechanical properties of ear cartilage. This study may provide new insights to researchers focusing on improving the mechanical strength of tissue-engineered auricular cartilage.
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