In vivo heterotopic culturing of prefabricated tendon grafts with mechanical stimulation in a sheep model

The goal of this study is to investigate the biomechanical and histological properties of in vivo heterotopically prefabricated cruciate ligament replacement grafts with and without mechanical stimulation. The clinical goal is to heterotopically prefabricate a bone –tendon–bone graft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, which allows rapid ingrowth and early full weight bearing.
Source: The Knee - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research