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Ligament Tissue Engineering

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Authors

Khan, WS 

Abstract

Ligaments are commonly injured in the knee joint, and have a poor capacity for healing due to their relative avascularity. Ligament reconstruction is well established for injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament rupture, however the use of autografts and allografts for ligament reconstruction are associated with complications, and outcomes are variable. Ligament tissue engineering using stem cells, growth factors and scaffolds is a novel technique that has the potential to provide an unlimited source of tissue. In this chapter we discuss the role of tissue engineering in dealing with ligament injuries and provide an overview of in vitro and in vivo studies.

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Title

Ligament Tissue Engineering

Keywords

Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering, Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Is Part Of

Regenerative Strategies for the Treatment of Knee Joint Disabilities

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Publisher

Springer

ISBN

3319447858
9783319447858