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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice1994; 10(2); 323-349; doi: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30359-0

The pathobiology and repair of tendon and ligament injury.

Abstract: Injury of the collagenous structures comprising tendons and ligaments, either from acute trauma or from repetitive strain lesions, results in protracted periods of disability. The resolution of such injuries often fails to restore the normal morphologic and functional characteristics of the structure and, therefore, either compromises the future performance of the individual or predisposes to an increased risk of recurrent injury.
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Publication Date: 1994-08-01 PubMed ID: 7987721DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30359-0Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article examines the biological processes involved in the injury and repair of tendons and ligaments, as well as the issues that can arise with these processes, owning to prolonged disability and possible re-injury risk.

Understanding Tendon and Ligament Injuries

  • To understand the focus and significance of the study, it’s important to note that tendons and ligaments are essential structural components of the body that, when damaged, cause significant impairment and can lead to prolonged periods of disability.
  • The injury to these structures could be as a result of acute trauma or from repetitive strain injuries. Such injuries pose a challenge because their healing often fails to restore the original morphology and functionality of the tendons and ligaments.
  • The incomplete healing state doesn’t just compromise future performance of the individual, but it also increases the risk of re-injuring the same structure, leading to continued weakened function and possible further disability.

The Pathobiology of Injured Tendons and Ligaments

  • The study delves into the pathobiology, or the biological mechanisms of the disease process, when tendons and ligaments sustain injuries. This translates to investigating how the body responds biologically to injuries of the tendons and ligaments.
  • Having this knowledge can lead to more precise treatment strategies and preventive measures for patients who have damaged these structures.

Exploring Repair Mechanisms

  • The researchers in this study also focus on exploring in detail the body’s various repair mechanisms after the tendons and ligaments have been injured.
  • Understanding these mechanisms can be vital for developing more effective therapeutic interventions for the damage of these structures, with the aim to reduce the patient’s recovery time, and prevent future injuries from occurring.

Future Implications

  • Should the study succeed in gaining more insight, it could potentially revolutionize how tendon and ligament injuries are understood, treated, and prevented in the future.
  • This could also lead to more effective rehabilitation protocols for patients, and improving their quality of life after injury.

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Goodship AE, Birch HL, Wilson AM. (1994). The pathobiology and repair of tendon and ligament injury. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 10(2), 323-349. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30359-0

Publication

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
ISSN: 0749-0739
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Pages: 323-349

Researcher Affiliations

Goodship, A E
  • Department of Anatomy, University of Bristol, United Kingdom.
Birch, H L
    Wilson, A M

      MeSH Terms

      • Animals
      • Biomechanical Phenomena
      • Horses / injuries
      • Ligaments / injuries
      • Ligaments / physiology
      • Tendon Injuries / physiopathology
      • Tendon Injuries / veterinary
      • Tendons / anatomy & histology
      • Tendons / physiology
      • Tendons / ultrastructure
      • Wound Healing

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