ReviewOrthopaedic surgery2020
Optical Microscopy and Electron Microscopy for the Morphological Evaluation of Tendons: A Mini Review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Biological Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Rotator Cuff Tears: A Prospective Randomized In Vivo Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Trial
- Expansion Microscopy reveals changes in cellular and extracellular structures between healthy and perturbed tendons.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- Fascicular Elastin Impacts Tendon-Specific Ramp-to-Failure and Fatigue Mechanics.Journal of biomechanical engineering · 2025Article
- Polyethylene Glycol/Pullulan-Based Carrier for Silymarin Delivery and Its Potential in Biomedical Applications.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- The use of scanning electron microscopy and fixation methods to evaluate the interaction of blood with the surfaces of medical devices.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Histoarchitecture of stromal collagen fibers in gastrointestinal hollow organs of mice after a 30-day space flight.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Is there a duration-characteristic relationship for trypsin exposure on tendon? A study on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in a rabbit model.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- An Atelocollagen Injection Enhances the Healing of Nonoperatively Treated Achilles Tendon Tears: An Experimental Study in Rats.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2023Article
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- Collagen Remodeling along Cancer Progression Providing a Novel Opportunity for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Effects and Mechanism of Particulate Matter on Tendon Healing Based on Integrated Analysis of DNA Methylation and RNA Sequencing Data in a Rat Model.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- The Role of the Non-Collagenous Extracellular Matrix in Tendon and Ligament Mechanical Behavior: A Review.Journal of biomechanical engineering · 2022Review
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Abstract
The morphological characteristics of tendons have been thoroughly evaluated via microscopy. Optical microscopy and electron microscopy are the most commonly used techniques for tendon tissue observation. According to the principles of both microscopy types, preparation and evaluation methods vary. Simple optical microscopy is commonly used in the observation of cells and extracellular matrix, and many stains, including hematoxylin-eosin, Van Gieson, Prussian blue, Alcian blue, and toluidine blue, are used for evaluating cells, collagen fiber arrangement, and noncollagenous proteins. Histological scoring systems have been used in many studies for semi-quantification. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) are the most commonly used electron microscopy types, and special consideration is needed for the fixation and embedding protocols. Glutaraldehyde followed by osmium is most commonly used in the chemical fixation of tendon tissue, followed by epoxy resin embedment. Longitudinal sections captured in SEM images show the arrangement of collagen fibrils and the cells and lipid drops among them, while cross sections captured in TEM images show the diameter and distribution of collagen fibrils. SEM and TEM are used together for comprehensive evaluations. This mini review is focused on the preparation methodology and related evaluation indexes for the morphological evaluation of tendons.
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