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Macroscopic and microscopic findings of multi-folded hamstring grafts of anatomical double-bundle ACL reconstruction 13 years after surgery
A 49-year-old woman underwent anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a hamstring tendon. Due to knee osteoarthritis...
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Visualizing Collagen Fibrils in the Cochlea’s Tectorial and Basilar Membranes Using a Fluorescently Labeled Collagen-Binding Protein Fragment
PurposeA probe that binds to unfixed collagen fibrils was used to image the shapes and fibrous properties of the TM and BM. The probe (CNA35) is...
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Spatial collagen stiffening promotes collective breast cancer cell invasion by reinforcing extracellular matrix alignment
The tumor micro-environment often contains stiff and irregular-bundled collagen fibers that are used by tumor cells to disseminate. It is still...
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Transtibial versus anteromedial transportal femoral tunnel in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials
The purpose of this study was to systematically review and meta-analyze randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting the comparative clinical and...
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Similar collagen distribution in full-thickness skin grafts in intraperitoneal and onlay positions, an experimental mice-study
PurposeAutologous full-thickness skin grafting (FTSG) has the potential to become an option in abdominal wall repair. An understanding of tissue...
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First worldwide correction of ventral Peyronie’s disease utilizing rigicon inflatable penile prosthesis combined with plaque incision & grafting with collagen fleece (PICS-technique) for residual curvature
Adjunctive residual curvature correction by plaque incision and grafting with a sutureless graft during inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP)...
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Anterior cruciate ligament microfatigue damage detected by collagen autofluorescence in situ
PurposeCertain types of repetitive sub-maximal knee loading cause microfatigue damage in the human anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that can...
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Effect of a new remnant-preserving technique with anatomical double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on MRI-based graft maturity: a comparison cohort study
PurposeTo investigate the effects of a new remnant-preserving double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) technique, focused on...
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Autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells provide complete regeneration in a rabbit model of the Achilles tendon bundle rupture
PurposeTo ascertain the role of autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) in the tendon regeneration.
MethodsThe study was...
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Collagen wrap** and local platelet-rich fibrin do not improve the survival rates of ACL repair with dynamic intraligamentary stabilization: a retrospective case series after ≥5 years postoperatively
PurposeAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair has been recommended as a treatment principle for ACL tears. Several authors have advocated a...
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Animal model with structural similarity to human corneal collagen fibrillar arrangement
Rabbit and porcine corneas have been used in scientific research due to their structural similarity to the human cornea. Currently, there are no...
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Evaluation of morphological features of palatopharyngeus insertion into the thyroid cartilage
The attachment of the palatopharyngeus extended from the posterior end of the thyroid cartilage to the posterior margin of the inferior constrictor...
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Three-dimensional Analysis of the Muscles Related to the So-Called “Pterygomandibular Raphe”: An Anatomical and Histological Study
The pterygomandibular raphe (PMR) is a tendinous bundle between the bucinator (BM) and the superior constrictor of pharynx (SC) and has been...
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Biomechanical comparison of single-bundle versus double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a meta-analysis
BackgroundOf the many issues regarding surgical techniques related to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), single-bundle (SB) or...
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The use of collagen fleece (TachoSil) as grafting material in the surgical treatment of Peyronie’s disease. A comprehensive narrative review
Grafting for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease (PD) can be performed with autologous grafts, allografts, xenografts and synthetic grafts, with all...
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Intraneural fibrosis within ilioinguinal nerve in inguinal hernia patients with preoperative pain: it’s the sign of irreversible nerve injury, isn’t it?
PurposePreoperative pain is known as one of the most powerful risk factors for chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP), while its pathogenesis has...
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How His bundle pacing prevents and reverses heart failure induced by right ventricular pacing
Ideal heart performance demands vigorous systolic contractions and rapid diastolic relaxation. These sequential events are precisely timed and...
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Distinct Expression Patterns of Fibrillar Collagen Types I, III, and V in Association with Mammary Gland Remodeling during Pregnancy, Lactation and Weaning
The mammary gland structurally and functionally remodels during pregnancy, during lactation and after weaning. There are three types of fibrillar...
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ACL microtrauma: healing through nutrition, modified sports training, and increased recovery time
PurposeSports injuries among youth and adolescent athletes are a growing concern, particularly at the knee. Based on our current understanding of...
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Increased ACL direct insertion coverage provided more positive biomechanical effects on graft and bone tunnel during knee flexion: a simulation study
PurposeFlattened femoral tunnels were recently applied in anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Little is known...
