Effect of a Simple Collagen Type I Sponge for Achilles Tendon Repair in a Rat Model
Conclusion:
Tendon healing was accelerated by the type I collagen sponge. Moreover, the mechanical properties of collagen-treated tendons appeared to be significantly closer to those of normal, uninjured tendons compared with control tendons without collagen treatment.
Clinical Relevance:
As a simple type I collagen sponge seems to increase the amount of local collagen type I, the careful use of such sponges might be an option for tendon augmentation during Achilles tendon surgery.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Müller, S. A., Dürselen, L., Heisterbach, P., Evans, C., Majewski, M. Tags: Biology of tendon, Biomechanics, tendon, Tissue engineering, Achilles tendon Foot, Ankle, and Leg Source Type: research