Tendon stem/progenitor cells are promising reparative cell sources for multiple musculoskeletal injuries of concomitant articular cartilage lesions associated with ligament injuries

Abstract Background Trauma-related articular cartilage lesions usually occur in conjunction with ligament injuries. Torn ligaments are frequently reconstructed with tendon autograft and has been proven to achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes. However, treatments for the concomitant articular carti...

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Main Authors: Heyong Yin, Kelei Mao, Yufu Huang, Ai Guo, Lin Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04313-3