Improved methods are needed for prevention and treatment of injuries to the
musculoskeletal soft tissues. Tissue engineering techniques have led to more effective …

Background Tendons are dense connective tissues and critical components for the integrity
and function of the musculoskeletal system. Tendons connect bone to muscle and transmit …

Tendon and ligament (TL) injuries affect millions of people annually. Biopolymers play a
significant role in TL tissue repair, whether the treatment relies on tissue engineering …

Tendon is a connective tissue mainly composed of collagen fibers with peculiar mechanical
properties essential to functional movements. The increasing incidence of tendon traumatic …

Tendon injuries are common and present a clinical challenge to orthopedic surgery mainly
because these injuries often respond poorly to treatment and require prolonged …

The present invention is generally in the area of forming new tissues by implantation of
appropriate cells on a poly mer matrix, and is Specifically directed towards construction of …

Rotator cuff tears are common soft-tissue injuries that often require surgical treatment. Initial
efforts to better tendon healing centered on improving the strength of the repair. More recent …

Tendons and ligaments are elastic collagenous tissues with similar composition and
hierarchical structure, contributing to motion. Their strength is related to the number and size …

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine will ultimately have a more profound impact
than most of us can fully appreciate. The combination of the principles of engineering with …

Ligaments and tendons are fibrous tissues with poor vascularity and limited regeneration
capacity. Currently, a ligament/tendon injury often require a surgical procedure using auto-or …