ReviewBiomaterials research2023
Phototherapy techniques for the management of musculoskeletal disorders: strategies and recent advances.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Dual-responsive PDA-HP hydrogel enables mitochondria-targeted mild photothermal therapy for spinal cord repair.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- The role of costal cartilage in musculoskeletal regeneration: A systematic review.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Targeted nanocarriers integrating photodynamic and photothermal therapy: a paradigm shift in rheumatoid arthritis treatment.Nanoscale advances · 2026Review
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- Nanomaterial-enabled physical rehabilitation: mechanisms, evidence, and translational pathways.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Review
- Antioxidant scaffolds for enhanced bone regeneration: recent advances and challenges.Biomedical engineering online · 2025Review
- Glucose oxidase: An emerging multidimensional treatment option for diabetic wound healing.Bioactive materials · 2025Review
- Narrowband ultraviolet B radiation attenuates nucleus pulposus pyroptosis to ameliorate intervertebral disc degeneration by activating NRF2/KEAP1 antioxidant pathway.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Article
- The Potential of Photoacoustic Imaging in Detecting and Managing Complex Wounds.Biomaterials research · 2025Review
- Bioengineered Cell Therapies for Endocrine Dysfunction: Advancements and Clinical Prospects.Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets · 2025Article
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11 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which include a range of pathologies affecting bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, account for a significant portion of the global burden of disease. While pharmaceutical and surgical interventions represent conventional approaches for treating MSDs, their efficacy is constrained and frequently accompanied by adverse reactions. Considering the rising incidence of MSDs, there is an urgent demand for effective treatment modalities to alter the current landscape. Phototherapy, as a controllable and non-invasive technique, has been shown to directly regulate bone, cartilage, and muscle regeneration by modulating cellular behavior. Moreover, phototherapy presents controlled ablation of tumor cells, bacteria, and aberrantly activated inflammatory cells, demonstrating therapeutic potential in conditions such as bone tumors, bone infection, and arthritis. By constructing light-responsive nanosystems, controlled drug delivery can be achieved to enable precise treatment of MSDs. Notably, various phototherapy nanoplatforms with integrated imaging capabilities have been utilized for early diagnosis, guided therapy, and prognostic assessment of MSDs, further improving the management of these disorders. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the strategies and recent advances in the application of phototherapy for the treatment of MSDs, discusses the challenges and prospects of phototherapy, and aims to promote further research and application of phototherapy techniques.
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