Background Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a functional tissue engineering approach that
applies gradual mechanical traction on the bone tissues after osteotomy to stimulate bone …

Surgical reattachment of tendon and bone such as in rotator cuff repair, patellar-patella
tendon repair and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction often fails due to the …

Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a relatively new technique for the acceleration of
fracture healing in fresh fractures and nonunions. It has a frequency of 1.5 MHz, a signal …

The purpose of this study was to use our established partial patellectomy rabbit model to
study the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on patella-patellar tendon (PPT) …

The present study was designed to determine the underlying mechanism of low-intensity
pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) induced alveolar bone remodeling and the role of BMP-2 …

Anabolic anti-osteoporotic agents are desirable for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
and fragility fractures. Osthole is a coumarin derivative extracted from the medicinal herbs …

Background Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is indicated for treatment of chronic injuries
of soft tissues and delayed fracture healing and nonunion. No investigation has been …

Distraction osteogenesis is widely used in treating deformities, defects, and fractures of both
long bones and craniofacial bones. Demands for acceleration of bone consolidation are …

Osteoporotic fracture is a critical medico-social challenge leading to burdens in health care
costs and hospital bed stays. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) was reported to …

Background Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein which belongs to the transferrin family,
has been shown to promote bone growth. However, reports regarding effects of lactoferrin …