Suspensory ligaments: Their vital role and the prognosis when damage occurs ... across a field H&H question of the week: check ligament injuries — how should they be treated and what's the ...

Our tendons are a key but overlooked component of our musculoskeletal system—serving an equally important role as our muscles ... can increase the risk of tendon rupture. Fortunately, the ...

The bones in a synovial joint are connected by ligaments. Ligaments are a type ... Muscles are attached to bone by tendons. Tendons are very strong, inelastic connective tissues that allow a ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

2010); the predominant cell type within tendon, responsible for producing extracellular matrix (ECM). The local stem cell environment (niche) is vital for stem cell maintenance and function in many ...

He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health. In this Q&A, he discusses how intensive exercising after injury or when overweight can cause damage to ligaments and tendons.

Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratories, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney at Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Australia Introduction Rotator cuff healing after injury ...