Biologics for Tendon Surgery

Erin Nelson; Nephi E H Jones; Mary Brandt

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2020.03.013

Biologics for Tendon Surgery

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2020 Jul;37(3):601-608. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.03.013.

Authors

Erin Nelson¹, Nephi E H Jones², Mary Brandt³

Affiliations

¹ Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA. Electronic address: Erin.nelson@dmu.edu.
² Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA.
³ Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA.

PMID: 32471622
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.03.013

Abstract

This article reviews the basic anatomy and physiology of tendon healing and ways to use biologics with tendon surgery. Many different products have been used, and this article reviews the literature to distinguish what is still recommended or proven effective through research.

Keywords: Amnion graft; Tendon biologics; Tendon surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biological Products / therapeutic use*
Humans
Tendon Injuries / surgery*
Wound Healing / physiology

Substances

Biological Products