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ArticlePloS one2016

Tendon Reattachment to Bone in an Ovine Tendon Defect Model of Retraction Using Allogenic and Xenogenic Demineralised Bone Matrix Incorporated with Mesenchymal Stem Cells.

Tanujan Thangarajah, Shirin Shahbazi, Catherine J Pendegrass, Simon Lambert, Susan Alexander, Gordon W Blunn

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. Large animal models for the study of tendinopathy.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2022
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  12. Regenerative Engineering of the Rotator Cuff of the Shoulder.ACS biomaterials science & engineering · 2018
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6 authors.

Tanujan ThangarajahThe John Scales Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.
Shirin ShahbaziThe John Scales Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.
Catherine J PendegrassThe John Scales Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.
Simon LambertThe Shoulder and Elbow Service, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.
Susan AlexanderThe Shoulder and Elbow Service, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.
Gordon W BlunnThe John Scales Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTendon-bone healing following rotator cuff repairs is mainly impaired by poor tissue quality. Demineralised bone matrix promotes healing of the tendon-bone interface but its role in the treatment of tendon tears with retraction has not been investigated. We hypothesized that cortical demineralised bone matrix used with minimally manipulated mesenchymal stem cells will result in improved function and restoration of the tendon-bone interface with no difference between xenogenic and allogenic scaffolds. MATERIALS AND

methodsIn an ovine model, the patellar tendon was detached from the tibial tuberosity and a complete distal tendon transverse defect measuring 1 cm was created. Suture anchors were used to reattach the tendon and xenogenic demineralised bone matrix + minimally manipulated mesenchymal stem cells (n = 5), or allogenic demineralised bone matrix + minimally manipulated mesenchymal stem cells (n = 5) were used to bridge the defect. Graft incorporation into the tendon and its effect on regeneration of the enthesis was assessed using histomorphometry. Force plate analysis was used to assess functional recovery.

resultsCompared to the xenograft, the allograft was associated with significantly higher functional weight bearing at 6 (P = 0.047), 9 (P = 0.028), and 12 weeks (P = 0.009). In the allogenic group this was accompanied by greater remodeling of the demineralised bone matrix into tendon-like tissue in the region of the defect (p = 0.015), and a more direct type of enthesis characterized by significantly more fibrocartilage (p = 0.039). No failures of tendon-bone healing were noted in either group.

conclusionDemineralised bone matrix used with minimally manipulated mesenchymal stem cells promotes healing of the tendon-bone interface in an ovine model of acute tendon retraction, with superior mechanical and histological results associated with use of an allograft.

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AnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaBone and BonesBone MatrixDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHeterograftsMesenchymal Stem CellsPatellar LigamentSheepTendonsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTransplantation, HomologousWeight-Bearing

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PMCPMC5015825

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