Immunohistochemical and Histomorphometric Evaluation of Vascular Distribution in Intact Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Objectives: To (1) describe vascular distribution in the grossly intact canine cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) using immunohistochemical techniques specific to 2 components of blood vessels (factor VIII for endothelial cells, laminin for basement membrane); and (2) compare the vascularity in differe...

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Published in:Veterinary surgery 2011-02, Vol.40 (2), p.192-197
Main Authors: Hayashi, Kei, Bhandal, Jitender, Kim, Sun Young, Rodriguez, Carlos O. Jr, Entwistle, Rachel, Naydan, Diane, Kapatkin, Amy, Stover, Susan M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy & physiology
Animals
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - blood supply
Blood vessels
Dogs
Dogs - anatomy & histology
Factor VIII - analysis
Female
Immunohistochemistry
In Vitro Techniques
Knee
Laminin - analysis
Ligaments
Male
Microvessels - anatomy & histology
Veterinary medicine
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Summary:Objectives: To (1) describe vascular distribution in the grossly intact canine cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) using immunohistochemical techniques specific to 2 components of blood vessels (factor VIII for endothelial cells, laminin for basement membrane); and (2) compare the vascularity in different areas of interest (craniomedial versus caudolateral bands; core versus epiligamentous regions; and proximal versus middle versus distal portions) in the intact normal canine CCL. Study Design: In vitro study. Animals: Large, mature dogs (n=7) of breeds prone to CCL disease that were euthanatized for nonorthopedic conditions. Methods: Intact CCL were collected from fresh canine cadavers free from stifle pathology. CCL tissue was processed for immunohistochemistry and stained for factor VIII and laminin. Vascular density was determined by histomorphometric analysis. Results: Specific vascular staining was sparsely identified throughout the CCL; however, the proximal portion of the CCL appears to have a greater number of vessels than the middle or distal portion of the ligament. Conclusions: The CCL is a hypovascular tissue and its vascular distribution is not homogeneous.
ISSN:0161-3499
1532-950X
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00777.x