Researchers develop synthetic scaffolds to heal injured tendons and ligaments

(University of Sydney) Top biomedical engineering researcher develops synthetic scaffolds for tendon and ligament regeneration. Previous synthetic tendon grafts have led to poor outcomes and implant rejection. Australia has one of the highest rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the world -- and up to 25 percent of surgeries require revision.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news