Damage-induced hydrolyses modelling of biodegradable polymers for tendons and ligaments repair

XI. Muscles, Ligaments, and Tendons

Ultrasonography study of tendons and ligaments of metacarpal region in the camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Twelve left camel forelimbs were collected, and ultrasonography was performed at five different levels around the metacarpal region. Limbs were then cut in the transverse plane at levels corresponding to the ultrasound images. Transverse and sagittal plane images were taken at each of the five levels, keeping all ultrasound imaging factors constant. Echogenicity, diameter, width and cross secti...

A New Viscoelastic Model for Preconditioning in Ligaments and Tendons

In this paper, a new viscoelastic model is presented to describe the elastic and viscoelastic behaviors of ligaments and tendons during the preconditioning process. The model is formulated by accounting for the mechanical contribution of the main structures of ligaments and tendons, i. e., the collagen fibers, the proteoglycan-rich matrix and the coupling between the collagen fibers and the mat...

Ultrasonography Description of Metatarsal Tendons and Ligaments of the Caspian Miniature Horse

Objective- To consider the possibility of ultrasonography evaluation of the plantar tendonsand ligaments and prepare a standard reference for it.Design- Descriptive studyAnimals- 7 female healthy Caspian miniature horses'-age 7year- no clinical sign of lamenessand prior to presentation.Procedure- The ultrasonography of the right and the left metatarsal region was performedusing a Pie Medical 10...

Preparation and Characterization of Estradiol Valerate Microspheres Using Biodegradable Polymers

     In this study, microspheres containing estradiol valerate were prepared by solvent evaporation method using poly (glycolide-co-lactide) (PLGA 50:50) and poly (lactide). The effect of different process variables such as polymer type, drugpolymer ratio, stirring rate, volume of internal phase and temperature of external phase on the morphology, particle size distribution, encapsulation effic...