Tendons are dense connective tissues of the musculoskeletal system that link bones with
muscles to foster mobility. They have complex structures and exist in varying biomechanical …

Purpose Tendon injuries vary from acute rupture to chronic tendinopathy. For an optimal
treatment of either condition, a profound knowledge is essential. Therefore, this article shall …

Tendon disorders affect people of all ages, from elite and recreational athletes and workers
to elderly patients. After an acute injury, 3 successive phases are described to achieve …

Tendons are dense connective tissues with a hierarchical polarized structure that respond to
and adapt to the transmission of muscle contraction forces to the skeleton, enabling motion …

There is a growing socio-economic need for effective and reproducible strategies to repair
musculoskeletal tissue in general. In particular, acute tendon injury and chronic …

The biggest compartment of the musculoskeletal system is the tendons and ligaments. In
particular, tendons are dense tissues connecting muscle to bone that are critical for the …

Tendon disorders are common and lead to significant disability, pain, healthcare cost, and
lost productivity. A wide range of injury mechanisms exist leading to tendinopathy or tendon …

The ability to move without pain is essential to many occupations and sports. When chronic
tendon pain becomes limiting, it is diagnosed as tendinopathy. At a minimum, this tendon …

Tendon injuries, known as tendinopathies, are common musculoskeletal injuries that affect a
wide range of the population. Canonical tendon healing is characterized by fibrosis, scar …

Risk for rupture of the Achilles tendon, and other tendons increases with age. Such injuries
of tissues that function in high load environments generally are believed to heal with …