Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewEurope PMCOpen access

Application and optimization of bioengineering strategies in facilitating tendon-bone healing

Yang C., Chen C., Chen R., Yang F., Xiao H., Geng B.

Narrative Review on Tendon Injury, Ligament Injury, Rotator Cuff, Chronic Wound, published in Biomed Eng Online (2025) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Biomed Eng Online (2025)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
40269911
PMCID
PMC12016306
DOI
10.1186/s12938-025-01368-7
Citations
4

Abstract (original English)

Tendon-bone insertion trauma is prevalent in both rotator cuff and anterior cruciate ligament injuries, which are frequently encountered conditions in the field of sports medicine. The main treatment for such injuries is reconstructive surgery. The primary determinant impacting this process is the graft's capacity to integrate with the bone tunnel. In recent years, researchers have attempted to use a variety of methods to facilitate tendon-bone healing after reconstructive surgery. Such as the implantation of biological materials, cytokines and the local application of permanently differentiated cells from various sources. However, there are limitations to the efficacy of one therapy alone in facilitating tendon-bone healing. Therefore, researchers are trying to combine strategies to overcome this conundrum. At present, most studies are based on biomaterial combined with other therapeutic strategies for tissue repair and regeneration. Biomaterials mainly include the application of bioengineering scaffolds, hydrogels and bioabsorbable interference screws. By conducting a thorough review of relevant literature, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the present research progress in enhancing tendon-bone healing using biomaterials. Additionally, it explores the potential benefits of combining biomaterials with other approaches to promote tendon-bone healing. The ultimate

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
Bone and BonesTendonsAnimalsHumansBiocompatible MaterialsWound HealingTissue ScaffoldsBioengineering

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