The firm integration of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) grafts into bones remains the most
demanding challenge in ACL reconstruction, since graft loosening means graft failure. For a …

The present work aims to investigate whether it is possible to identify and quantify the
contributions of the interstitial fluid and the solid skeleton to the overall time-dependent …

The mechanical characterization of vascular tissues has been mainly focused on the
measurement of elastic properties, while the investigation of inelastic effects has received …

The Achilles tendon (AT) is a common injury site. Ruptures are usually located in the free
tendon but may cross the myotendinous junction into the aponeurotic region. Considering …

Severe joint injuries often involve cartilage defects that propagate after mechanical loading.
The propagation of these lesions may contribute to the development of post-traumatic …

Tissue-level stress-relaxation of ligaments and tendons in the toe region is characterized by
fast and long-term relaxations and an increase in relaxation magnitude with strain …

Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and methods for repair and regeneration have
commonly been studied in organ cultures with animal IVDs under compressive loading. With …

Ligaments of the knee provide stability and prevent excessive motions of the joint. Rupture
of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a common sports injury, results in an altered loading …

Objectives Tunnel enlargement and graft failure are common complications associated with
ACL reconstruction. The mechanical interaction between the graft and the tunnel aperture …

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and ruptures occur in approximately 150,000-200,000
people every year in the USA, costing the health services approximately $7.6 billion USD …