Tissue Engineered Strategies for Skeletal Muscle Injury

• Main Authors: Umile Giuseppe Longo (Author), Mattia Loppini (Author), Alessandra Berton (Author), Filippo Spiezia (Author), Nicola Maffulli (Author), Vincenzo Denaro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Skeletal muscle injuries are common in athletes, occurring with direct and indirect mechanisms and marked residual effects, such as severe long-term pain and physical disability. Current therapy consists of conservative management including RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), nons...