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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_10 | Pages 22 - 22
1 May 2017
Manning F Vergari C Mansfield J Meakin J Winlove P Sharp D
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Purpose of study

This study aims to establish the micro-structure of the vertebral endplate and its interface with the adjacent bone and disc in fresh, unstained tissue so that the structure can be related to normal and pathological function.

Background

The endplate is key in both the mechanics, anchoring and nutrition of the disc. Understanding the detailed structure of the normal and pathological endplate is important for understanding how it achieves its functions.

Advancements in imaging technology continually allow for greater understanding of biological structures. The development of two-photon fluorescence (TPF) combined with second harmonic generation (SHG), allows for the imaging of relatively thick, fresh samples without the need for staining.