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Tendon Healing

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The principles governing tendon healing after injury have been well described in the current literature. While basic science research has pioneered our understanding of the tendon healing response, recent innovative clinical studies have further advanced our comprehension of the healing process. These novel ideas aim to optimize healing of the injured tendon through modulation of growth factors, mesenchymal cells, and by altering post-injury rehabilitation protocols. A thorough evaluation of the current literature is included in the chapter to help the treating physician understand the mechanism of tendon healing and potentially optimize the treatment of tendon pathology.

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  1. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3200 South Water, St. Pittsburgh, 15203, PA, USA

    Thierry Pauyo M.D., Elmar Herbst M.D. & Freddie H. Fu M.D.

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  1. Koelliker Hospital, Centre of Sports Traumatology, Torino, Italy

    Gian Luigi Canata

  2. Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aspetar Hospital Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar

    Pieter d'Hooghe

  3. Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, Colorado, USA

    Kenneth J. Hunt

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Pauyo, T., Herbst, E., Fu, F.H. (2017). Tendon Healing. In: Canata, G., d'Hooghe, P., Hunt, K. (eds) Muscle and Tendon Injuries. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-54184-5_4

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