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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tendon healing involves various growth factors (GFs).
  • The combined effect of multiple GFs on tendon repair is not well understood.
  • Optimizing GF delivery is crucial for enhancing tendon healing outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of combining basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), bone morphogenetic protein 12 (BMP-12), and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFβ1) for tendon healing.
  • To compare different methods of GF application: direct application, sequential injection, and collagen sponge loading.

Main Methods:

  • A rat Achilles tendon transection model was used.
  • Growth factors were applied via direct application, tiered percutaneous injection, or loaded onto a collagen sponge.
  • Tendon healing was assessed at 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks post-surgery, evaluating length, thickness, mechanical properties, and histology.

Main Results:

  • Loading GFs onto a collagen sponge yielded the best results, significantly increasing mechanical strength (71.2 N vs. 7.7 N in controls) and promoting faster tendon remodeling.
  • Sequential, tiered percutaneous injection of GFs also showed improved outcomes compared to direct application.
  • GF-loaded sponges maintained consistent tendon length over time, unlike control groups.

Conclusions:

  • Implantation of a GF-loaded collagen sponge represents a promising therapeutic strategy for tendon repair, particularly for athletes and revision cases.
  • Tiered percutaneous GF application offers a viable conservative treatment option for improving clinical outcomes.
  • Combined application of bFGF, BMP-12, and TGFβ1, delivered via a collagen sponge, effectively enhances tendon healing.