A review of recent advances in natural polymer-based scaffolds for musculoskeletal tissue engineering
The musculoskeletal (MS) system consists of bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, and skeletal
muscle, which forms the basic framework of the human body. This system plays a vital role in …
muscle, which forms the basic framework of the human body. This system plays a vital role in …
[HTML][HTML] Clinical perspectives for repairing rotator cuff injuries with multi-tissue regenerative approaches
Background In the musculoskeletal system, bone, tendon, and muscle form highly integrated
multi-tissue units such as the rotator cuff complex, which facilitates functional and dynamic …
multi-tissue units such as the rotator cuff complex, which facilitates functional and dynamic …
Growth and differentiation factor-7 immobilized, mechanically strong quadrol-hexamethylene diisocyanate-methacrylic anhydride polyurethane polymer for tendon …
Biological and mechanical cues are both vital for biomaterial aided tendon repair and
regeneration. Here, we fabricated mechanically tendon-like (0 s UV) QHM polyurethane …
regeneration. Here, we fabricated mechanically tendon-like (0 s UV) QHM polyurethane …
A collagen/PLA hybrid scaffold supports tendon‐derived cell growth for tendon repair and regeneration
A rotator cuff tendon tear is a common shoulder injury with a relatively high rate of
recurrence after surgical repair. In order to reinforce the repair and reduce the risk of clinical …
recurrence after surgical repair. In order to reinforce the repair and reduce the risk of clinical …
Prospective randomized controlled trial for patch augmentation in rotator cuff repair: 24-month outcomes
P Avanzi, L Dei Giudici, A Capone, G Cardoni… - Journal of shoulder and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background To evaluate the anatomic integrity of rotator cuff repair performed by medialized
single row and augmented by a porcine dermal patch, in comparison with a nonaugmented …
single row and augmented by a porcine dermal patch, in comparison with a nonaugmented …
Incorporation of the amniotic membrane as an immunomodulatory design element in collagen scaffolds for tendon repair
RA Hortensius, JH Ebens, MJ Dewey… - … biomaterials science & …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Tendon injuries often require surgical intervention and even then result in poor outcomes
due to scar formation and repeated failure. Biomaterial implants offer the potential to …
due to scar formation and repeated failure. Biomaterial implants offer the potential to …
[HTML][HTML] A combined physicochemical approach towards human tenocyte phenotype maintenance
During in vitro culture, bereft of their optimal tissue context, tenocytes lose their phenotype
and function. Considering that tenocytes in their native tissue milieu are exposed …
and function. Considering that tenocytes in their native tissue milieu are exposed …
Plasma-assisted multiscale topographic scaffolds for soft and hard tissue regeneration
The design of transplantable scaffolds for tissue regeneration requires gaining precise
control of topographical properties. Here, we propose a methodology to fabricate …
control of topographical properties. Here, we propose a methodology to fabricate …
Surgical repair of large-to-massive rotator cuff tears seems to be a better option than patch augmentation or débridement and biceps tenotomy: a prospective …
C Maillot, E Harly, H Demezon, JC Le Huec - Journal of Shoulder and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background This prospective study compared the outcomes after 3 different treatments for
large and massive rotator cuff tears. Methods Patients with a diagnosis of large-to-massive …
large and massive rotator cuff tears. Methods Patients with a diagnosis of large-to-massive …
Characterizing the macro and micro mechanical properties of scaffolds for rotator cuff repair
Background Retearing after rotator cuff surgery is a major clinical problem. Numerous
scaffolds are being used to try to reduce retear rates. However, few have demonstrated …
scaffolds are being used to try to reduce retear rates. However, few have demonstrated …