Due to their unique hierarchical structure and composition, tendons possess characteristic
biomechanical properties, including high mechanical strength and viscoelasticity, which …

Pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and fecal
incontinence affect a large number of women each year. The pelvic floor can be thought of …

Tendinopathy is labeled by many authors as a troublesome, common pathology, present in
up to 30% medical care consultations involving musculoskeletal conditions. Despite the …

Hyperlipidemia impacts millions of people globally and has been the major risk factor for
developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, hyperlipidemic …

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured ligament in the knee. The
current method to treat the injured ligament is reconstruction using autografts and allografts …

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and fibroblasts are two major seed cells for ligament tissue
engineering. To understand the effects of mechanical stimulation on these cells and to …

Background Sonoelastography (SE) is a new ultrasound-based method adopted in an
increased number of scientific reports to analyse normal and pathological tendons. The aim …

Purpose Symptomatic horizontal instability is clinically relevant following acute
acromioclavicular joint dislocations. However, the intrinsic healing response is poorly …

Pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence remain a clinical challenge as they
have unclear pathophysiology and suboptimal treatments. These common pelvic floor …

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the principal ligament for stabilization of the knee, is
highly predisposed to injury in the human population. As a result of its poor intrinsic healing …