Topographical and Compositional Gradient Tubular Scaffold for Bone to Tendon Interface Regeneration

• Main Authors: Eleonora Bianchi (Author), Angela Faccendini (Author), Elena Del Favero (Author), Caterina Ricci (Author), Laura Caliogna (Author), Barbara Vigani (Author), Francesco Claudio Pavesi (Author), Cesare Perotti (Author), Rui M. A. Domingues (Author), Manuela E. Gomes (Author), Silvia Rossi (Author), Giuseppina Sandri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The enthesis is an extremely specific region, localized at the tendon-bone interface (TBI) and made of a hybrid connection of fibrocartilage with minerals. The direct type of enthesis tissue is commonly subjected to full laceration, due to the stiffness gradient between the soft tissues and hard bon...