| Literature DB >> 24957507 |
Marco Kawamura Demange1, Adriano Marques de Almeida, Scott A Rodeo.
Abstract
Tendons are subjected to tendinopathies caused by inflammation, degeneration, and weakening of the tendon, due to overuse and trauma, which may eventually lead to tendon rupture. Recently, there has been increasing interest in biological approaches to augment tissue healing. Tendon healing occurs through a dynamic process with inflammation, cellular proliferation, and tissue remodeling. In this review article, we discuss the more frequently proposed biological therapies for tendon injuries as platelet-rich plasma, mesenchymal stem cells, extracorporeal shockwave, and scaffolds.Entities:
Year: 2014 PMID: 24957507 PMCID: PMC4596157 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-014-9230-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med ISSN: 1935-9748