Tendons

Mankind has reached its present physical form through evolution of the movement system. Muscles, bones, and joints are the most important components of the movement system. Muscles are active elements, while bones and joints are passive elements. But to bring about movement, these three elements mus...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sözen, Hasan , editor (editor)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : IntechOpen [2019]
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009745153306719
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introductory Chapter: Tendons
  • 2. Tendon Structure and Classification
  • 3. Imaging of Tendons
  • 4. Exercise and Tendon Remodeling Mechanism
  • 5. Patellar Tendinopathy: "Jumper's Knee"
  • 6. Mechanisms of Action of Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Tendon Disease
  • 7. Physiology of Flexor Tendon Healing and Rationale for Treatment Protocols
  • 8. Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries in Hand
  • 9. The Injectable rhBMP-2-containing Collagen Gel for Tendon Healing in a Rabbit Extra-Articular Bone Tunnel Model.