8 – Tendon tissue engineering

Due to the general acellularity of tendon tissue, the regenerative capacity of tendon tissue is limited. As a result, current treatments for tendon injuries and tears often leave healed tendons with scar tissue that possesses compromised mechanical properties and has high risks of subsequent injuries and tears. Tissue engineering has emerged as a method to enhance tendon healing and regeneration through the use of tissue engineering scaffolds, cells, and other biological factors. This chapter provides an overview of tissue engineering as it pertains to tendon tissue and the current strategies and challenges relevant to the field.

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