Ex vivo study correlating the stiffness of the ovine patellar tendon to age and weight

ABSTRACTTendons play a crucial role in the musculoskeletal system. In humans, tendon injuries, especially chronic tendinopathy, are very common and the patellar tendon is a frequent location for tendinopathy or injuries. The biomechanical characteristics of the patellar tendon, such as elasticity an...

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Main Authors: Françoise Kayser, Edoardo Bori, Sophie Fourny, Fanny Hontoir, Peter Clegg, Alexandra Dugdale, Bernardo Innocenti, Jean-Michel Vandeweerd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:International Biomechanics
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23335432.2022.2108899