Exploring the Application of Stem Cells in Tendon Repair and Regeneration

Ahmad Z, Wardale J, Brooks R, et al (Addenbrooke’s Hosp, Cambridge, England, UK; Royal Liverpool Univ Hosp, England, UK) Arthroscopy 28:1018-1029, 2012^§

Abstract

Purpose

To conduct a systematic review of the current evidence for the effects of stem cells on tendon healing in preclinical studies and human studies.

Methods

A systematic search of the PubMed, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Cochrane, and Embase databases was performed for stem cells and tendons with their associated terminology. Data validity was assessed, and data were collected on the outcomes of trials.

Results

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