The use of platelet-rich biopolymers in the enhancement of synthetic scaffolds for ligament tissue engineering applications

Introduction: Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is a common injury among athletes, leading to instability of the knee. Due to the poor healing capacity of this ligament, reconstruction is currently the only suitable method of treatment. At present, material for reconstructi...

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Main Author: Bell, Rachael Amanda
Other Authors: Raif, E. M. ; Brookes, S.
Published: University of Leeds 2018
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.752573