Scientists have identified unique cells within the adult tendon that have stem-cell characteristics -- including the ability to proliferate and self-renew. The research team was able to isolate these ...

The knee meniscus is an important tissue that protects the joint; if the meniscus is damaged-;by sports injury or aging–it often does not heal on its own. There are two surgical methods for treating a ...

Introduction Tendinopathy is a common and costly diagnosis in workers with Activity-related Soft Tissue Disorder (ASTD), and in recreational and professional athletes. The associated pain results in ...

1 Physical Medicine Service, Department of Motility Sciences, University Hospital of Liège, University of Liège, Belgium 2 Animal Facility of University Hospital of Liège, ULg-GIGA-R, University of ...

Researchers have developed artificial tendons for muscle-powered robots. They attached the rubber band-like tendons (blue) to either end of a small piece of lab-grown muscle (red), forming a ...

Your muscles and bones work together to support your movement. A tendon is what attaches muscle to bone. They link your bones and muscles and allow them to move together during activity. Tendons ...