Tissue Engineered Strategies for Skeletal Muscle Injury

Skeletal muscle injuries are common in athletes, occurring with direct and indirect mechanisms and marked residual effects, such as severe long-term pain and physical disability. Current therapy consists of conservative management including RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), nons...

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Main Authors: Umile Giuseppe Longo, Mattia Loppini, Alessandra Berton, Filippo Spiezia, Nicola Maffulli, Vincenzo Denaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/175038