Towards the development of osteochondral allografts with reduced immunogenicity.

Nowadays, repair and replacement of hyaline articular cartilage still challenges orthopedic surgery. Using a graft of decellularized articular cartilage as a structural scaffold is considered as a promising therapy. So far, successful cell removal has only been possible for small samples with destruction of the macrostructure or loss of biomechanics.

The Flexor Pollicis Longus Reflex: Interrater and Intrarater Reliability in Comparison With Established Muscle Stretch Reflexes.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the interrater reliability and intrarater reliability of the flexor pollicis longus muscle stretch reflex (FPLR) and compare it with clinically established reflexes.

Design: A total of 71 healthy volunteers participated. The FPLR, biceps reflex, brachioradialis reflex, and patellar tendon reflex of each participant were tested bilaterally and rated by eight examiners (four experienced, four inexperienced).