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Springer (part of Springer Nature), Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 3(7), p. 239-246

DOI: 10.1007/s12178-014-9230-2

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Updates in biological therapies for knee injuries: Tendons

Journal article published in 2014 by Marco Kawamura Demange, Adriano Marques de Almeida ORCID, Scott A. Rodeo
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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.