1.Decalcified Histology
- Used to determine biochemical composition
- Study of cell morphology, glycosaminoglycan content
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2. Nondecalcified Histology
- Primarily used for characterizing soft tissue to bone interfaces
- tidemark integrity, etc.
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Some examples of histology staining through the native meniscal insertion. LI: Ligamentous Region, UF: Uncalcified Fibrocartilage, CF: Calcified Fibrocartilage, SB: Subchondral bone