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Effect of micro-cracks on the angiogenesis and osteophyte development in degenerative joint disease

Bednarczyk E., Lekszycki T., Glinkowski W.

Computer Assisted Methods in Engineering and Science

2017

Vol. 24, no. 3

149--156

Osteoarthritis, one of the most common types of arthritis, is characterized by the development of osteophytes. The main cause of joint degeneration is mechanical loading, but there are also several other factors that influence the development of osteophytes. In order to formulate a mathematical model of bone spurs’ development we have selected the most important factors, such as angiogenesis, micro-damage of the tissue structure and cell signaling. The proposed system of integro-differential equations describes the degenerative changes in the joint. Numerical calculations were implemented into the COMSOL Multiphysics software and the obtained results thus reflect relationships between certain parameters and variables. Additionally, the results correspond with those obtained from medical observations.

Osteophyte development during osteoarthritis (OA) : consideration of angiogenesis, mechanical loading and tissue microstructure

Bednarczyk E., Lekszycki T.

Engineering Transactions

2016

Vol. 64, iss. 4

533--540

This paper is devoted to modelling and investigation of the effects of mechanical loading, blood vessels development and tissue microstructure in osteoarthritis (OA) – a degenerative joint disease. OA is one of the most common diseases affecting the population, and therefore it is a social and medical problem of utmost importance. It predominantly affects the elderly but also sportsmen, obese people and those with curvature of the spine. Although the phenomenon of OA is not yet fully understood, it is commonly accepted that mechanical aspects are crucial in its evolution [1, 2]. Mechanical overloading leads to chondrocytes apoptosis which increases generation of vascular endothelial growth factors [3] then expansion of angiogenesis and osteophyte onset. A properly formulated mathematical model of cartilage degeneration and osteophytes development can significantly help in understanding the complexity of this process. The presented model reflects the most important aspects of the interactions between mechanical and biological factors, crucial for the phenomenon of OA.