Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments

Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments: Tissue Reconstruction looks at the structure and function of tendons and ligaments. Biological and synthetic biomaterials for their reconstruction and regeneration are reviewed, and their biomechanical performance is discussed.

Regeneration tendons and ligaments are soft connective tissues which are essential for the biomechanical function of the skeletal system. These tissues are often prone to injuries which can range from repetition and overuse, to tears and ruptures. Understanding the biomechanical properties of ligaments and tendons is essential for their repair and regeneration.

Part One: Fundamentals and biomechanics of tendons and ligaments 1. Structure and function of tendon and ligament tissues 2. Biomechanical properties of tendons and ligaments in humans and animals 3. Mechanobiology of tendons and ligaments 4. Experimental methods for measuring tendon and ligament biomechanics 5. Imaging of tendons and ligaments in animal models

Part Two: Repair and regeneration of tendons and ligaments 6. Autograft, allograft, and xenograft scaffolds for tendon and ligament repair: Materials and biomechanics 7. Collagen for tendon and ligament repair: Preparations and biomechanics 8. Synthetic polymer scaffolds for tendon and ligament repair: Materials and biomechanics 9. Cell therapies for tendons and ligament repair 10. In vitro-in vivo biomechanical performance of tissue-engineered constructs for tendon and ligament repair 11. Role of cellular response in the healing process of tendons and ligaments 12. Evolving treatments and emerging strategies for tendon and ligament reconstruction