Long overlooked in the field of musculoskeletal study, the tendon is a highly complex anatomical structure that triggers a dynamic but mysterious cellular response when it's injured. In a new study in ...

Tendon injuries are painful and don’t always heal properly. Researchers at the Terasaki Institute have now shown that silk scaffolds loaded with stem cells can help tendons regenerate more effectively ...

In a first, scientists manipulate individual cells to help the body repair tendon after surgery. Long overlooked in the field of musculoskeletal study, the tendon is a highly complex anatomical ...

Whether it’s a season-ending Achilles rupture by pro footballer Aaron Rodgers or an everyday workplace accident, tendon injuries are common and can be life-changing. They require 300,000 surgeries per ...

Researchers have developed a silk composite for significantly improved tendon regeneration and repair. Just mentioning a ruptured Achilles tendon would make anyone wince. Tendon injuries are well ...

Researchers have now identified the molecular mechanism that triggers tendinopathy, paving the way for new and improved ...

Two new discoveries led by Cedars-Sinai investigators show stem cell therapies can help accelerate and promote the healing of bone and tendon injuries. In the first study, published in the Journal of ...

Tendon healing and regeneration represent critical yet complex areas of musculoskeletal research. Damage to tendons, whether due to acute trauma or chronic overuse, initiates a cascade of biological ...

A newt had regenerated a new tendon (blue) using the same collagen material with normal tendon following complete transection, bridging remaining tendon stubs. Tendon cell nuclei are shown in red. [A ...

Orthopaedic treatment is shifting as regenerative therapies focus on biological healing rather than mechanical repair.

INGELHEIM, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It takes years of diligent training as well as a trusting relationship between horse and rider to reach their full potential as a team. That’s why a tendon or ...