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Sideri AI, Pappa EI, Skampardonis V, Barbagianni M, Georgiou SG, Psalla D, Marouda C, Prassinos NN, Galatos AD, Gouletsou PG. Prevention of Adhesions after Bone Fracture Using a Carboxymethylcellulose and Polyethylene Oxide Composite Gel in Dogs. Vet Sci 2024; 11:343. [PMID: 39195798 PMCID: PMC11360353 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11080343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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The formation of adhesions is a common complication following traumatic injuries and surgical procedures, often resulting in pain, stiffness, and loss of function. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of using a composite material comprising of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), polyethylene oxide (PEO), and calcium chloride, for preventing adhesions between muscle and bone during the healing stage, as well as its effect on the bone healing process. Ten healthy purpose-bred laboratory Beagle dogs were randomly subjected to two consecutive operations with a 6-month interval, alternating between left and right forelimbs. On the left forelimb an osteotomy at the ulna was performed, while on the right forelimb the same procedure was supplemented by the application of the anti-adhesion agent in the osteotomy site prior to closure. Clinical, diagnostic imaging, macroscopic, and histological evaluations were performed at various time points. The results showed no significant differences in surgical site perimeter (p = 0.558), lameness (p = 0.227), and radiographic bone healing (p = 0.379) between the two groups. However, the macroscopic (p = 0.006) and histological assessments revealed significantly lower adhesion scores (p = 0.0049) and better healing (p = 0.0102) in the group that received the anti-adhesion agent. These findings suggest that the CMC/PEO composite material is a safe and potentially effective intervention for preventing post-traumatic and post-surgical adhesions in canine patients without compromising bone healing. Further research is warranted to fully characterize the clinical benefits of this approach.
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- Aikaterini I. Sideri
- Clinic of Surgery, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (A.I.S.); (E.I.P.); (M.B.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (A.I.S.); (E.I.P.); (M.B.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.)
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Animal Health Economics, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR 43100 Karditsa, Greece;
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- Clinic of Surgery, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (A.I.S.); (E.I.P.); (M.B.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (A.I.S.); (E.I.P.); (M.B.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Stavrou Voutira 11, GR 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (D.P.); (C.M.); (N.N.P.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Stavrou Voutira 11, GR 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (D.P.); (C.M.); (N.N.P.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Stavrou Voutira 11, GR 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (D.P.); (C.M.); (N.N.P.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (A.I.S.); (E.I.P.); (M.B.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.)
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, GR 43100 Karditsa, Greece
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Vinitpairot C, Yik JHN, Haudenschild DR, Szabo RM, Bayne CO. Current trends in the prevention of adhesions after zone 2 flexor tendon repair. J Orthop Res 2024. [PMID: 38761143 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Treating flexor tendon injuries within the digital flexor sheath (commonly referred to as palmar hand zone 2) presents both technical and logistical challenges. Success hinges on striking a delicate balance between safeguarding the surgical repair for tendon healing and initiating early rehabilitation to mitigate the formation of tendon adhesions. Adhesions between tendon slips and between tendons and the flexor sheath impede tendon movement, leading to postoperative stiffness and functional impairment. While current approaches to flexor tendon repair prioritize maximizing tendon strength for early mobilization and adhesion prevention, factors such as pain, swelling, and patient compliance may impede postoperative rehabilitation efforts. Moreover, premature mobilization could risk repair failure, necessitating additional surgical interventions. Pharmacological agents offer a potential avenue for minimizing inflammation and reducing adhesion formation while still promoting normal tendon healing. Although some systemic and local agents have shown promising results in animal studies, their clinical efficacy remains uncertain. Limitations in these studies include the relevance of chosen animal models to human populations and the adequacy of tools and measurement techniques in accurately assessing the impact of adhesions. This article provides an overview of the clinical challenges associated with flexor tendon injuries, discusses current on- and off-label agents aimed at minimizing adhesion formation, and examines investigational models designed to study adhesion reduction after intra-synovial flexor tendon repair. Understanding the clinical problem and experimental models may serve as a catalyst for future research aimed at addressing intra-synovial tendon adhesions following zone 2 flexor tendon repair.
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- Chaiyos Vinitpairot
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Translational Orthopedic Research, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Translational Orthopedic Research, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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Chen WF, Kim BS, Lin YT. Penrose Drain Interposition - A Novel Approach to Preventing Adhesion Formation after Tenolysis. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2022; 27:174-177. [PMID: 35135418 DOI: 10.1142/s2424835522720031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Peritendinous adhesions represent a common problem without a satisfactory solution despite several studies. We have been using a conventional silicone Penrose drain in patients undergoing tenolysis in the hand since 2006. The Penrose drain is wrapped around the segment of the tendon after tenolysis. Therapy is started on the second post-operative day and the Penrose drain removed after one week in the outpatient clinic. We have had good outcomes with this technique. It is inexpensive, readily available and effective. Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic).
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- Wei F Chen
- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Center for Lymphedema Research and Reconstruction, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Zebiri H, Van Den Berghe H, Paunet T, Wolf-Mandroux A, Bethry A, Taillades H, Noel YJ, Pirot N, Botteron C, Chammas M, Chammas PE, Garric X. Preliminary in vivo study of biodegradables PLA-PEU-PLA anti-adhesion membranes in a rat Achilles tendon model of peritendinous adhesions. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:1776-1786. [DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01150b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Peritendinous adhesions are complications known to occur up to 6 weeks after surgery and cause chronic pain and disability. Anti-adhesion barriers are currently the best option for prevention. In a...
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Li P, Zhou H, Tu T, Lu H. Dynamic exacerbation in inflammation and oxidative stress during the formation of peritendinous adhesion resulted from acute tendon injury. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:293. [PMID: 33952274 PMCID: PMC8097959 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02445-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Peritendinous adhesion is among the common complications after tendon injury. Numerous studies have been carried out to prevent its formation, including modifications of surgical procedures, postoperative cares, application of medicines, etc. This study dynamically monitored fluctuations of inflammation, state of oxidative stress, and histopathologic changes around injured tendon to provide theoretical basis for further exploration in mechanisms of peritendinous adhesion formation. METHODS Eighteen mature Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly allocated into 6 equal groups. Compared with control and sham group, every rat's right hind Achilles tendon in experimental groups was cut and repaired by the modified Kessler technique. Besides control and sham group, samples of tendon margin and serum were collected at different time points after the surgery. Content of TNF-α, IL-1β, and TGF-β were assayed in harvested serum. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) were detected, expression levels of related genes (IL-1β, IL-6, SOD1, SOD2, COL1, HIF1A) were quantified by qPCR, and various histopathological evaluations were performed. RESULTS Indicators (TNF-α, IL-1β, TGF-β1, ROS) were noticed to have a similar trend of significant rising 24 h after the surgery except TGF-β which was rising 72 h later. So were the expression trends of IL-1β, IL-6, SOD1, SOD2, and COL1. HIF1A, inversely correlated with SOD2, showed the progressive relief of regional tissue hypoxia. Histological evaluation showed the same tendency that fibrosis and inflammation were getting serious 48 h later after the surgery. CONCLUSIONS Inflammation, oxidative stress in injured tendon resulted from acute trauma, would be getting intense in 24 h. Peritendinous adhesion emerges and aggravates after 48 h. Thus, prompt efficient measures are advised to be taken after the injury as soon as possible.
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- Pengfei Li
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003 Zhejiang Province China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003 Zhejiang Province China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003 Zhejiang Province China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003 Zhejiang Province China
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Chandel AKS, Shimizu A, Hasegawa K, Ito T. Advancement of Biomaterial-Based Postoperative Adhesion Barriers. Macromol Biosci 2021; 21:e2000395. [PMID: 33463888 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202000395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Postoperative peritoneal adhesion (PPA) is a prevalent incidence that generally happens during the healing process of traumatized tissues. It causes multiple severe complications such as intestinal obstruction, chronic abdominal pain, and female infertility. To prevent PPA, several antiadhesion materials and drug delivery systems composed of biomaterials are used clinically, and clinical antiadhesive is one of the important applications nowadays. In addition to several commercially available materials, like film, spray, injectable hydrogel, powder, or solution type have been energetically studied based on natural and synthetic biomaterials such as alginate, hyaluronan, cellulose, starch, chondroitin sulfate, polyethylene glycol, polylactic acid, etc. Moreover, many kinds of animal adhesion models, such as cecum abrasion models and unitary horn models, are developed to evaluate new materials' efficacy. A new animal adhesion model based on hepatectomy and conventional animal adhesion models is recently developed and a new adhesion barrier by this new model is also developed. In summary, many kinds of materials and animal models are studied; thus, it is quite important to overview this field's current progress. Here, PPA is reviewed in terms of the species of biomaterials and animal models and several problems to be solved to develop better antiadhesion materials in the future are discussed.
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- Arvind K Singh Chandel
- Center for Disease Biology and Integrative Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Center for Disease Biology and Integrative Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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Advances in the Development of Anti-Adhesive Biomaterials for Tendon Repair Treatment. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2020; 18:1-14. [PMID: 33150560 PMCID: PMC7862451 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-020-00300-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Peritendinous adhesion that simultaneous with tendon healing link the healing tendon to the surrounding tissue. It results in functional disability, and has a significant adverse impact on health as well as social and economic development. Methods: Based on a search in the PubMed and Web of Science database, the research articles were screened by their time, main idea, impact factor index, while the ones with no credibility were excluded. Afterwards, we go through the analysis of the reliability and characteristics of the results were further screened from selected articles. Results: A total of 17 biomaterials used to evaluate the adhesion mechanism and the properties of the material were found. All of these biomaterials contained randomized controlled studies and detailed descriptions of surgical treatment that support the reliability of their results which indicates that biomaterials act as barriers to prevent the formation of adhesion, and most of them exhibit satisfactory biocompatibility, biodegradability or selective permeability. Moreover, a few had certain mechanical strength, anti-inflammatory, or carrier capacities. However, there still existed some defects, such as time, technology, clinical trials, material targeting and different measurement standards which also lowered the reliability of their results. Conclusion: In future, anti-adhesion biomaterials should focus on affordable raw materials with wide sources, and the production process should be simplified, in this way, the versatility and targeting of materials will be improved.
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Kim JK, Park JY, Lee DW, Ro DH, Lee MC, Han HS. Temperature-sensitive anti-adhesive poloxamer hydrogel decreases fascial adhesion in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized controlled study. J Biomater Appl 2019; 34:386-395. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328219852890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Riley A, Isaacs JE, Cotterell I, Stromberg J, Mallu S, Patel G. Tendon Adhesions: A Novel Method of Objectively Measuring Adhesions by Assessing Tendon Glide Through a Soft Tissue Envelope in a Rat Model. J Hand Surg Am 2018; 43:1134.e1-1134.e6. [PMID: 29602657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2017] [Revised: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop a rat model of extra-synovial tendon adhesions that will enable accurate testing of scar barriers and adhesion inhibiting treatments to facilitate future research. METHODS Thirty-six 6-month-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized to one of the 3 groups of 12. In Group A, the middle one-third portion of the left Achilles tendon was excised. In Group B, the tendon and soft tissue bed was abraded with steel wool. In Group C, a silk suture was sewn along the tendon. The right hind limbs served as controls. At 4 weeks, biomechanical testing was performed on the bilateral hind limbs. The Achilles tendon was cut at the gastrocnemius-tendon junction proximal to the "adhesion zone" (or analogous level in the control limb). The calcaneal insertion of the Achilles was attached to a tensiometer. The force needed to pull the tendon out of its soft tissue envelope at a fixed rate was measured. RESULTS Three rats were excluded because of complications during data collection. Pair-wise comparison testing was performed, comparing the mean peak force to pull the Achilles tendon from its soft tissue envelope in 33 control limbs and the contralateral limb from each group. The average peak force for the cut tendon group (A) was 20.1 N, 18.8 N in the steel wool group (B), and 21.1 N in the suture group (C). The average peak force in the control limbs was 15.6 N. There was a significant difference noted in peak forces between the control limbs and each experimental group. CONCLUSIONS A consistent and statistically increased force was necessary to pull a rodent Achilles tendon from an adhesion-induced tissue bed compared with controls. No statistical difference was detected between experimental groups. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our study demonstrates an objective method of biomechanical tendon adhesion assessment in a rat model.
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- Aimee Riley
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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Prevention of Peritendinous Adhesion Formation After the Flexor Tendon Surgery in Rabbits: A Comparative Study Between Use of Local Interferon-α, Interferon-β, and 5-Fluorouracil. Ann Plast Surg 2018; 80:171-175. [PMID: 28671883 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peritendinous adhesion is the most common complication after tendon surgery, particularly in zone II of the hand. Prevention of inflammation around the tendon, which develops after trauma and surgery, can decrease the tendon adhesion formation. This study compares the effect of some anti-inflammatory cytokines with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on the tensile strength and in prevention of peritendinous adhesion formation. METHODS Sixteen rabbits were allocated equally into 4 groups. Tendons of the index and ring fingers in zone II of the right hind paw were cut in all animals and then repaired. Interferon (IFN)-α in group 1, 5-FU in group 2, normal saline in group 3, and IFN-β in group 4 were locally applied to the repaired sites. Three weeks later, tensometric and histopathologic evaluations were performed. RESULTS The force required for removing the tendon from the sheath was not different between the groups (P = 0.130), but the time required for removal was significantly shorter in 5-FU group (P = 0.049). The strength of repair was not different between the groups in terms of force and time needed for rupture (P = 0.11 and 0.67, respectively). In histopathologic examination, normal architecture of the tendon and peritendon environment was less disturbed in the IFN groups, especially in IFN-β specimens. CONCLUSIONS Local application of 5-FU significantly reduced peritendinous adhesion. Local IFN-α and IFN-β had no significant effect on the prevention of peritendinous adhesion formation. The strength of the repair was not affected by these cytokines and 5-FU.
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Hsu SH, Dai LG, Hung YM, Dai NT. Evaluation and characterization of waterborne biodegradable polyurethane films for the prevention of tendon postoperative adhesion. Int J Nanomedicine 2018; 13:5485-5497. [PMID: 30271142 PMCID: PMC6149831 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s169825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tendon adhesion is a serious problem and it affects tendon gliding and joint motion. Although recent studies have yielded promising results in developing anti-adhesion materials, there are still many problems. Polycaprolactone (PCL)-based polyurethane (PU) has good mechanical properties and biocompatibility, and it has a potential in anti-adhesion applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, a series of waterborne biodegradable polyurethane (WBPU) films with different ratios of ionic groups were synthesized. In order to select an effective anti-adhesion film, the WBPU films were cast and characterized for physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. RESULTS All WBPU films were non-cytotoxic in the cell viability test and had suitable physicochemical and mechanical properties based on the measurement of zeta potential, water contact angle, mechanical properties, water absorption, thickness change, and gelatin test. To evaluate the anti-adhesion effect, severely injured tendons of rabbits were sutured with the modified Kessler core suture technique and WBPU films were then wrapped around the tendon. Implantation in rabbits showed that the WBPU film had better anti-adhesion effect than PCL films and the untreated control, and demonstrated no significant difference in the anti-adhesion performance from the commercial product Seprafilm based on gross evaluation, histological analysis, and biomechanical assessment. CONCLUSION Compared to Seprafilm and PCL applied in the tendon anti-adhesion, WBPU had better mechanical properties, low inflammatory reaction, and a proper degradation interval.
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- Shan-Hui Hsu
- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China,
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Liao JCY, He M, Gan AWT, Wen F, Tan LP, Chong AKS. The effects of bi-functional anti-adhesion scaffolds on flexor tendon healing in a rabbit model. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2018; 106:2605-2614. [PMID: 29424966 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2016] [Revised: 11/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Progressive tendon adhesion is a major challenge in flexor tendon repair. The authors developed a bifunctional anti-adhesion scaffold and hypothesized that its application would reduce adhesion formation and deliver mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to enhance tendon healing. The scaffold was fabricated by an electrospinning machine before surface modification. The flexor tendons of 29 New Zealand rabbits underwent surgical repair and randomized to control, scaffold and scaffold loaded with MSC group. At 3 and 8 weeks post-surgery, range of motion (ROM), biomechanical properties, and histology were examined. There was no significant increase in ROM and biomechanical properties between the three groups. The histology showed successful delivery of MSCs but no significant difference in nuclear morphometry. This barrier delivers and retains MSCs within the tendon repair site. However, its sheet form and wrapping around the repair site may not be optimal for tendon healing. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 106B: 2605-2614, 2018.
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- Janice C Y Liao
- Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 11, Singapore, 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 11, Singapore, 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 11, Singapore, 119228, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Block No. 4.1, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Block No. 4.1, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 11, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Yan Z, Yin H, Nerlich M, Pfeifer CG, Docheva D. Boosting tendon repair: interplay of cells, growth factors and scaffold-free and gel-based carriers. J Exp Orthop 2018; 5:1. [PMID: 29330711 PMCID: PMC5768579 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-017-0117-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Tendons are dense connective tissues and critical components for the integrity and function of the musculoskeletal system. Tendons connect bone to muscle and transmit forces on which locomotion entirely depends. Due to trauma, overuse and age-related degeneration, many people suffer from acute or chronic tendon injuries. Owing to their hypovascularity and hypocellularity, tendinopathies remain a substantial challenge for both clinicians and researchers. Surgical treatment includes suture or transplantation of autograft, allograft or xenograft, and these serve as the most common technique for rescuing tendon injuries. However, the therapeutic efficacies are limited by drawbacks including inevitable donor site morbidity, poor graft integration, adhesion formations and high rates of recurrent tearing. This review summarizes the literature of the past 10 y concerning scaffold-free and gel-based approaches for treating tendon injuries, with emphasis on specific advantages of such modes of application, as well as the obtained results regarding in vitro and in vivo tenogenesis. Results The search was focused on publications released after 2006 and 83 articles have been analysed. The main results are summarizing and discussing the clear advantages of scaffold-free and hydrogels carriers that can be functionalized with cells alone or in combination with growth factors. Conclusion The improved understanding of tissue resident adult stem cells has made a significant progress in recent years as well as strategies to steer their fate toward tendon lineage, with the help of growth factors, have been identified. The field of tendon tissue engineering is exploring diverse models spanning from hard scaffolds to gel-based and scaffold-free approaches seeking easier cell delivery and integration in the site of injury. Still, the field needs to consider a multifactorial approach that is based on the combination and fine-tuning of chemical and biomechanical stimuli. Taken together, tendon tissue engineering has now excellent foundations and enters the period of precision and translation to models with clinical relevance on which better treatment options of tendon injuries can be shaped up.
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- Zexing Yan
- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany. .,Director of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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Sonzogni AS, Passeggi MCG, Wedepohl S, Calderón M, Gugliotta LM, Gonzalez VDG, Minari RJ. Thermoresponsive nanogels with film-forming ability. Polym Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7py01798g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A one pot semibatch method was proposed for synthesizing poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)-based nanogels with particle coalescence ability.
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- Ana S. Sonzogni
- Group of Polymers and Polymerization Reactors
- INTEC (Universidad Nacional del Litoral-CONICET)
- Santa Fe 3000
- Argentina
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- Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces Laboratory
- IFIS Litoral (Universidad Nacional del Litoral-CONICET)
- Santa Fe 3000
- Argentina
- Chemical Engineering Faculty (Universidad Nacional del Litoral)
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Freie Universität Berlin
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Freie Universität Berlin
- 14195 Berlin
- Germany
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- Group of Polymers and Polymerization Reactors
- INTEC (Universidad Nacional del Litoral-CONICET)
- Santa Fe 3000
- Argentina
- Chemical Engineering Faculty (Universidad Nacional del Litoral)
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- Group of Polymers and Polymerization Reactors
- INTEC (Universidad Nacional del Litoral-CONICET)
- Santa Fe 3000
- Argentina
- Biochemistry and Biological Science Faculty (Universidad Nacional del Litoral)
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- Group of Polymers and Polymerization Reactors
- INTEC (Universidad Nacional del Litoral-CONICET)
- Santa Fe 3000
- Argentina
- Chemical Engineering Faculty (Universidad Nacional del Litoral)
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Chou PY, Chen SH, Chen CH, Chen SH, Fong YT, Chen JP. Thermo-responsive in-situ forming hydrogels as barriers to prevent post-operative peritendinous adhesion. Acta Biomater 2017; 63:85-95. [PMID: 28919215 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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In this study, we aimed to assess whether thermo-responsive in-situ forming hydrogels based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) could prevent post-operative peritendinous adhesion. The clinical advantages of the thermo-responsive hydrogels are acting as barrier material to block penetration of fibroblasts, providing mobility and flexibility during application and enabling injection through a small opening to fill spaces of any shape after surgery. The thermo-responsiveness of hydrogels was determined to ensure their clinic uses. By grafting hydrophilic biopolymers chitosan (CS) and hyaluronic acid (HA) to PNIPAM, the copolymer hydrogels show enhanced water retention and lubrication, while reduced volume shrinkage during phase transition. In cell culture experiments, the thermo-responsive hydrogel has good biocompatibility and reduces fibroblast penetration. In animal experiments, the effectiveness of preventing post-operative peritendinous adhesion was studied in a rabbit deep flexor tendon model. From gross examination, histology, bending angles of joints, tendon gliding excursion and pull-out force, HA-CS-PNIPAM (HACPN) was confirmed to be the best barrier material to prevent post-operative peritendinous adhesion compared to PNIPAM and CS-PNIPAM (CPN) hydrogels and a commercial barrier film Seprafilm®. There was no significant difference in the breaking strength of HACPN-treated tendons and spontaneously healed ones, indicating HACPN hydrogel application did not interfere with normal tendon healing. We conclude that HACPN hydrogel can provide the best functional outcomes to significantly prevent post-operative tendon adhesion in vivo. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE We prepared thermo-responsive in-situ forming hydrogels based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) to prevent post-operative peritendinous adhesion. The injectable barrier hydrogel could have better anti-adhesive properties than current commercial products by acting as barrier material to block penetration of fibroblasts, providing mobility and flexibility during application and enabling injection through a small opening to fill spaces of any shape after surgery. The effectiveness of preventing post-operative peritendinous adhesion was studied in a rabbit deep flexor tendon model. From gross examination, histology, bending angles of joints, tendon gliding excursion and pull-out force, HA-CS-PNIPAM (HACPN) was confirmed to be the best barrier material to prevent post-operative peritendinous adhesion compared to PNIPAM and CS-PNIPAM (CPN) hydrogels and a commercial barrier film Seprafilm®.
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- Pang-Yun Chou
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kwei-San, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kwei-San, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kwei-San, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kwei-San, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kwei-San, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan, ROC; Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine and Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kwei-San, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Tai-Shan, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan, ROC.
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Liu X, Jia H, Xia H. REDUCTION OF INTRA-ARTICULAR ADHESION BY TOPICAL APPLICATION OF DAIDZEIN FOLLOWING KNEE SURGERY IN RABBITS. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES 2017. [PMID: 28638889 PMCID: PMC5471474 DOI: 10.21010/ajtcam.v14i4.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intra-articular adhesion is the commonest complication that is faced by orthopedic surgeons after knee surgery. Thus, the present investigation evaluates the effect of daidzein on intra-articular adhesion in rabbits. MATERIAL AND METHODS All the rabbits were separated in to four different groups each group carries ten rabbits. Cancellous bone was exposed in each rabbit by removing cortical bone from both side of the femoral condyle. Following daidzein (2.5, 5 and 10 mg/ml) was topically applied for the duration of 10 min to the decorticated areas. Thereafter for the period of 4 week surgical limb was fixed. Effect of daidzein on intra articular adhesion was estimated by visual score through macroscopic examination, histopathology study, hydroxyproline content, fibroblast and collage density. RESULTS Data obtained in the study suggest that topical application of daidzein (5 and 10 mg/ml) loose the collagen and significantly decreases the adhesion at the decorticated areas. Moreover there were significant reduction in the fibroblast density, hydroxyproline content and optical density of collagen tissue in daidzein (5 and 10 mg/ml) treated group than control. CONCLUSION Thus present study concludes that topical application of daidzein reduces intra-articular adhesion around the knee.
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- Xiangchun Liu
- Orthopedics Department, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Chinese Medicine Hospital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi 830000
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- Orthopedics Department, Huguosi Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100035, China
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Reduction of adhesion formation after knee surgery in a rat model by botulinum toxin A. Biosci Rep 2017; 37:BSR20160460. [PMID: 28115594 PMCID: PMC5398255 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20160460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Revised: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Adhesion of the knee is a major concern after knee surgery, the treatment of which is difficult. Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injection is demonstrated as efficient in treating knee adhesion after surgery. However, the treatment outcomes and the mechanism of action are not yet determined. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects and molecular mechanism of a BTX-A treatment in preventing adhesion of the knee. Twenty-four Wistar rats were randomly divided into a BTX-A treatment group and a control group. BTX-A or saline was injected into the cavity of the knee in the BTX-A treatment or control group respectively. Gross and histopathological examinations of interleukin 1 (IL-1) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) levels, as well as fibroblast cell numbers, were assessed in the knee intra-articular adhesions in each group 6 weeks after recovery from the surgery. Macroscopic observations showed a significant reduction in adhesion severity in the BTX-A treatment group compared with the control group. In addition, the levels of IL-1 and FGF were lower and the number of fibroblasts was smaller in the BTX-A treatment group compared with those in the control group. BTX-A prevented intra-articular adhesion of knee in the rats, which might be associated with reduced expressions of IL-1 and FGF.
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Hayes JS, Klöppel H, Wieling R, Sprecher CM, Richards RG. Influence of steel implant surface microtopography on soft and hard tissue integration. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2017; 106:705-715. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- J. S. Hayes
- AO Research Institute Davos; Davos Switzerland
- Regenerative Medicine Institute, NUI Galway; Galway Ireland
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- AO Research Institute Davos; Davos Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos; Davos Switzerland
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Shen H, Kormpakis I, Havlioglu N, Linderman SW, Sakiyama-Elbert SE, Erickson IE, Zarembinski T, Silva MJ, Gelberman RH, Thomopoulos S. The effect of mesenchymal stromal cell sheets on the inflammatory stage of flexor tendon healing. Stem Cell Res Ther 2016; 7:144. [PMID: 27677963 PMCID: PMC5039894 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-016-0406-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Revised: 08/14/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background The clinical outcomes following intrasynovial flexor tendon repair are highly variable. Excessive inflammation is a principal factor underlying the formation of adhesions at the repair surface and affecting matrix regeneration at the repair center that limit tendon excursion and impair tendon healing. A previous in-vitro study revealed that adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (ASCs) modulate tendon fibroblast response to macrophage-induced inflammation. The goal of the current study was therefore to explore the effectiveness of autologous ASCs on the inflammatory stage of intrasynovial tendon healing in vivo using a clinically relevant animal model. Methods Zone II flexor tendon transections and suture repairs were performed in a canine model. Autologous ASC sheets were delivered to the surface of repaired tendons. Seven days after repair, the effects of ASCs on tendon healing, with a focus on the inflammatory response, were evaluated using gene expression assays, immunostaining, and histological assessments. Results ASCs delivered via the cell sheet infiltrated the host tendon, including the repair surface and the space between the tendon ends, as viewed histologically by tracking GFP-expressing ASCs. Gene expression results demonstrated that ASCs promoted a regenerative/anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage phenotype and regulated tendon matrix remodeling. Specifically, there were significant increases in M2-stimulator (IL-4), marker (CD163 and MRC1), and effector (VEGF) gene expression in ASC-sheet treated tendons compared with nontreated tendons. When examining changes in extracellular matrix expression, tendon injury caused a significant increase in scar-associated COL3A1 expression and reductions in COL2A1 and ACAN expression. The ASC treatment effectively counteracted these changes, returning the expression levels of these genes closer to normal. Immunostaining further confirmed that ASC treatment increased CD163+ M2 cells in the repaired tendons and suppressed cell apoptosis at the repair site. Conclusions This study provides a novel approach for delivering ASCs with outcomes indicating potential for substantial modulation of the inflammatory environment and enhancement of tendon healing after flexor tendon repair.
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- Hua Shen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, 660 South Euclid, Campus, Box 8233, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, 660 South Euclid, Campus, Box 8233, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Pathology, John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, 660 South Euclid, Campus, Box 8233, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, 660 South Euclid, Campus, Box 8233, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, 660 South Euclid, Campus, Box 8233, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, Black Building 1408, 650 W 168 ST, New York, NY, 10032, USA. .,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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Skardal A, Murphy SV, Crowell K, Mack D, Atala A, Soker S. A tunable hydrogel system for long-term release of cell-secreted cytokines and bioprinted in situ wound cell delivery. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2016; 105:1986-2000. [PMID: 27351939 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Revised: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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For many cellular therapies being evaluated in preclinical and clinical trials, the mechanisms behind their therapeutic effects appear to be the secretion of growth factors and cytokines, also known as paracrine activity. Often, delivered cells are transient, and half-lives of the growth factors that they secrete are short, limiting their long-term effectiveness. The goal of this study was to optimize a hydrogel system capable of in situ cell delivery that could sequester and release growth factors secreted from those cells after the cells were no longer present. Here, we demonstrate the use of a fast photocross-linkable heparin-conjugated hyaluronic acid (HA-HP) hydrogel as a cell delivery vehicle for sustained growth factor release, which extends paracrine activity. The hydrogel could be modulated through cross-linking geometries and heparinization to support sustained release proteins and heparin-binding growth factors. To test the hydrogel in vivo, we used it to deliver amniotic fluid-derived stem (AFS) cells, which are known to secrete cytokines and growth factors, in full thickness skin wounds in a nu/nu murine model. Despite transience of the AFS cells in vivo, the HA-HP hydrogel with AFS cells improved wound closure and reepithelialization and increased vascularization and production of extracellular matrix in vivo. These results suggest that HA-HP hydrogel has the potential to prolong the paracrine activity of cells, thereby increasing their therapeutic effectiveness in wound healing. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 105B: 1986-2000, 2017.
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- Aleksander Skardal
- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Department of Cancer Biology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.,Department of Cancer Biology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Jann HW, Hart JCA, Stein LE, Ritchey J, Blaik M, Payton M, Fackelman GE, Rezabek GB, Mann BK. The Effects of a Crosslinked, Modified Hyaluronic Acid (xCMHA-S) Gel on Equine Tendon Healing. Vet Surg 2016; 45:231-9. [PMID: 26767727 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of a crosslinked, modified hyaluronic acid (xCMHA-S) gel on equine tendon healing using an in vivo surgical model. STUDY DESIGN In vivo experimental study. ANIMALS Adult horses (n = 5). METHODS Full thickness bilateral forelimb window tenectomies were surgically created in both forelimb superficial digital flexor tendons and xCMHA-S gel was implanted intraoperatively into the right forelimb lesion of each horse whereas the left forelimb served as the untreated control. Healing was monitored by serial ultrasound examinations every 14 days over the course of the 84 day study. In addition, gross pathology, scanning electron microscopy for fiber diameter, and histological scoring were completed on tendon samples harvested after euthanasia at 84 days. RESULTS Ultrasound assessment demonstrated a significant decrease in mean lesion size of treated (0%) compared to control (30%) tendons at 84 days. Mean (±SD) cumulative histologic tendon scores for control tendons (17.7 ± 2.7) were significantly higher than treated tendons (13.6 ± 1.9), indicating less advanced healing in the control group. Tendon cell density was increased and neovascularization, intensity of inflammation, and uniformity of fiber diameter were increased in control compared to treated tendons. There were no differences in fibroblast shape, levels of intralesional hemorrhage, linearity of collagen fibers, or collagen fiber diameter or distribution between treated and control tendons. CONCLUSION Tendons treated with xCMHA-S gel at the time of model induction had superior histologic healing scores and sonographically smaller lesions compared to controls, suggesting that xCMHA-S gel may aid the natural healing process.
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- Henry W Jann
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
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- Comparative Biomedical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
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- East Coast Veterinary Imaging, Inc, Cary, North Carolina
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- Department of Statistics, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
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- Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
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- SentrX Animal Care, Inc, Salt Lake City, Utah.,Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Chen CH, Chen SH, Shalumon KT, Chen JP. Dual functional core-sheath electrospun hyaluronic acid/polycaprolactone nanofibrous membranes embedded with silver nanoparticles for prevention of peritendinous adhesion. Acta Biomater 2015; 26:225-35. [PMID: 26234491 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2015] [Revised: 07/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Peritendinous adhesions, one of the common complications after tendon injury and subsequent surgery, could be minimized by directly placing a physical barrier between the injured site and the surrounding tissue. We used silver (Ag) nanoparticles embedded in electrospun hyaluronic acid (HA)/polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibrous membranes (NFMs) (HA/PCL+Ag NFMs) to prevent peritendinous adhesions and bacterial infection after tendon surgery. HA was used for effective lubrication, and Ag provided antibacterial activity. A dual functional anti-adhesion barrier with core-sheath nanofibrous architecture was made from an HA core solution and a photo-reduced silver nitrate/PCL sheath solution. Polycaprolactone NFMs (PCL NFMs), hyaluronic acid/polycaprolactone core-sheath NFMs (HA/PCL NFMs) and HA/PCL+Ag NFMs with comparable fiber diameters and pore sizes were prepared and analyzed. The microporous structure of NFMs is expected to effectively block the penetration of adhesion-forming fibroblasts during tendon healing. The release of Ag from HA/PCL+Ag NFMs plateaued after 4 days, which confirmed the short-term anti-bacterial effect, and this result was verified with agar diffusion tests. In contrast, the release of HA was extended up to 21 days to simulate the lubrication effect offered by HA in the synovial fluid of the tendon sheath. In vitro cell culture experiments revealed that HA/PCL+Ag NFMs exhibited the highest inhibition of fibroblast attachment and proliferation without significant cytotoxicity due to the synergistic effect of Ag and HA. In vivo studies with a rabbit flexor tendon model further confirmed the efficacy of HA/PCL+Ag NFMs in reducing peritendinous adhesion as determined by gross observation, histology, joint range-of-motion, tendon gliding and biomechanical tests.
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- Chih-Hao Chen
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, ROC.
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Roles of Proteoglycans and Glycosaminoglycans in Wound Healing and Fibrosis. Int J Cell Biol 2015; 2015:834893. [PMID: 26448760 PMCID: PMC4581578 DOI: 10.1155/2015/834893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A wound is a type of injury that damages living tissues. In this review, we will be referring mainly to healing responses in the organs including skin and the lungs. Fibrosis is a process of dysregulated extracellular matrix (ECM) production that leads to a dense and functionally abnormal connective tissue compartment (dermis). In tissues such as the skin, the repair of the dermis after wounding requires not only the fibroblasts that produce the ECM molecules, but also the overlying epithelial layer (keratinocytes), the endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells of the blood vessel and white blood cells such as neutrophils and macrophages, which together orchestrate the cytokine-mediated signaling and paracrine interactions that are required to regulate the proper extent and timing of the repair process. This review will focus on the importance of extracellular molecules in the microenvironment, primarily the proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan, and their roles in wound healing. First, we will briefly summarize the physiological, cellular, and biochemical elements of wound healing, including the importance of cytokine cross-talk between cell types. Second, we will discuss the role of proteoglycans and hyaluronan in regulating these processes. Finally, approaches that utilize these concepts as potential therapies for fibrosis are discussed.
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Skardal A, Devarasetty M, Soker S, Hall AR. In situ patterned micro 3D liver constructs for parallel toxicology testing in a fluidic device. Biofabrication 2015; 7:031001. [PMID: 26355538 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/7/3/031001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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3D tissue models are increasingly being implemented for drug and toxicology testing. However, the creation of tissue-engineered constructs for this purpose often relies on complex biofabrication techniques that are time consuming, expensive, and difficult to scale up. Here, we describe a strategy for realizing multiple tissue constructs in a parallel microfluidic platform using an approach that is simple and can be easily scaled for high-throughput formats. Liver cells mixed with a UV-crosslinkable hydrogel solution are introduced into parallel channels of a sealed microfluidic device and photopatterned to produce stable tissue constructs in situ. The remaining uncrosslinked material is washed away, leaving the structures in place. By using a hydrogel that specifically mimics the properties of the natural extracellular matrix, we closely emulate native tissue, resulting in constructs that remain stable and functional in the device during a 7-day culture time course under recirculating media flow. As proof of principle for toxicology analysis, we expose the constructs to ethyl alcohol (0-500 mM) and show that the cell viability and the secretion of urea and albumin decrease with increasing alcohol exposure, while markers for cell damage increase.
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- Aleksander Skardal
- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. Comprehensive Cancer Center, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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Evaluating adhesion reduction efficacy of type I/III collagen membrane and collagen-GAG resorbable matrix in primary flexor tendon repair in a chicken model. Hand (N Y) 2015; 10:482-8. [PMID: 26330782 PMCID: PMC4551625 DOI: 10.1007/s11552-014-9715-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reduction of peritendinous adhesions after injury and repair has been the subject of extensive prior investigation. The application of a circumferential barrier at the repair site may limit the quantity of peritendinous adhesions while preserving the tendon's innate ability to heal. The authors compare the effectiveness of a type I/III collagen membrane and a collagen-glycosaminoglycan (GAG) resorbable matrix in reducing tendon adhesions in an experimental chicken model of a "zone II" tendon laceration and repair. METHODS In Leghorn chickens, flexor tendons were sharply divided using a scalpel and underwent repair in a standard fashion (54 total repairs). The sites were treated with a type I/III collagen membrane, collagen-GAG resorbable matrix, or saline in a randomized fashion. After 3 weeks, qualitative and semiquantitative histological analysis was performed to evaluate the "extent of peritendinous adhesions" and "nature of tendon healing." The data was evaluated with chi-square analysis and unpaired Student's t test. RESULTS For both collagen materials, there was a statistically significant improvement in the degree of both extent of peritendinous adhesions and nature of tendon healing relative to the control group. There was no significant difference seen between the two materials. There was one tendon rupture observed in each treatment group. Surgical handling characteristics were subjectively favored for type I/III collagen membrane over the collagen-GAG resorbable matrix. CONCLUSION The ideal method of reducing clinically significant tendon adhesions after injury remains elusive. Both materials in this study demonstrate promise in reducing tendon adhesions after flexor tendon repair without impeding tendon healing in this model.
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Chen CH, Chen SH, Shalumon K, Chen JP. Prevention of peritendinous adhesions with electrospun polyethylene glycol/polycaprolactone nanofibrous membranes. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2015; 133:221-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Revised: 06/03/2015] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Chen Q, Lu H, Yang H. Chitosan prevents adhesion during rabbit flexor tendon repair via the sirtuin 1 signaling pathway. Mol Med Rep 2015; 12:4598-4603. [PMID: 26126698 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2015.4007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Chitosan has been demonstrated to exert potent anti-adhesive activity during tendon repair; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the preventive effects of chitosan on adhesion in rabbit tendon repair, and to investigate the role of the sirtuin (SIRT)1 signaling pathway in this process. A total of 30 rabbits were divided randomly into three equal groups: Group 1, saline treatment; group 2, chitosan treatment; and group 3, chitosan + nicotinamide treatment. The flexor tendon of each of the rabbits was injured, and subsequently each rabbit was injected with the one of the reagents. Six weeks post‑surgery, all of the rabbits were sacrificed and their flexor tendons were harvested for subsequent evaluation of adhesion. Western blotting was used to determine the protein expression levels of specific signaling molecules. An MTT assay was conducted to evaluate the viability of human tenocytes and flow cytometry was used to analyze the apoptotic rate of the cells. The present study demonstrated that treatment with chitosan relieved adhesion in the rabbits with flexor tendon injuries. In addition, chitosan treatment increased SIRT1 expression, and reduced acetylated p65 and p53 expression in the tendons. The effects of chitosan on the tendons were attenuated by treatment with nicotinamide (a SIRT1 inhibitor). In the human tenocytes, pretreatment with chitosan resulted in an inhibition of interleukin (IL)‑1β‑induced apoptosis. Furthermore, chitosan reversed the IL‑1β‑induced downregulation of SIRT1 and upregulation of acetylated p65 and p53. Furthermore, downregulation of Sirt1 by RNA interference abrogated the effects of chitosan on the levels of p65 and p53 acetylation, and the rate of tenocyte apoptosis. In conclusion, chitosan treatment prevented adhesion via the SIRT1 signaling pathway during rabbit flexor tendon repair. These results indicate that SIRT1 may be targeted for therapeutic intervention in flexor tendon injury.
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- Qiang Chen
- Department of Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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Wang Y, Zhang C, Cheng H, Douglas P, Wang Z, Lu Y. All-trans retinoic Acid reduces joint adhesion formation: an experimental study in rats. Med Sci Monit 2015; 21:1598-603. [PMID: 26044570 PMCID: PMC4462848 DOI: 10.12659/msm.894086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Intra-articular adhesion is a common complication in post-surgical knees. The formation of post-surgical joint adhesion could lead to serious conditions. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is a physiological metabolite of vitamin A that has a wide range of biological activities. The aim of the study was to verify the effects of (ATRA) in preventing adhesions in the post-operative rat knee. Material/Methods Eighty healthy adult male Wistar rats underwent femoral condyle-exposing surgery. After surgery, cotton pads soaked with the vehicle or various concentrations of ATRA (0.1%, 0.05%, 0.025%) were applied to the surgery site for 5 min. The post-surgical knee joints were fixed with micro-Kirschner wires in a flexed position for 4 weeks. The rats were killed 4 weeks after surgery. The effect of ATRA on the prevention of intra-articular adhesion was evaluated using histological analyses, hydroxyproline content, visual score, and inflammatory factor activity evaluation. Results No obvious postoperative complications or signs of infection in the rats were observed. None of the rats died before the scheduled time. The rats in the 0.1% ATRA group showed better outcomes, as suggested by the visual scores, hydroxyproline contents, and inflammatory factors expressional levels, than the other 2 groups. The local application of 0.1% ATRA was able to suppress adhesions, collagen expression, and inflammatory activity in the post-surgical rat knees. Conclusions In the rat knee surgery model, the application of intra-articular ATRA was able to decrease intra-articular scar adhesion formation, collagen expression, and inflammatory activities. ATRA was found to work in a dose-dependent manner, with 0.1% being possible optimal concentration.
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- Yuguang Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Pingjin Hospital, Logistics University of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Pingjin Hospital, Logistics University of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University, Taida Hospital, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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Ryan CNM, Sorushanova A, Lomas AJ, Mullen AM, Pandit A, Zeugolis DI. Glycosaminoglycans in Tendon Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Therapy. Bioconjug Chem 2015; 26:1237-51. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.5b00091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Jiang S, Yan H, Fan D, Song J, Fan C. Multi-layer electrospun membrane mimicking tendon sheath for prevention of tendon adhesions. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:6932-44. [PMID: 25822877 PMCID: PMC4424997 DOI: 10.3390/ijms16046932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2015] [Revised: 03/08/2015] [Accepted: 03/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Defect of the tendon sheath after tendon injury is a main reason for tendon adhesions, but it is a daunting challenge for the biomimetic substitute of the tendon sheath after injury due to its multi-layer membrane-like structure and complex biologic functions. In this study, a multi-layer membrane with celecoxib-loaded poly(l-lactic acid)-polyethylene glycol (PELA) electrospun fibrous membrane as the outer layer, hyaluronic acid (HA) gel as middle layer, and PELA electrospun fibrous membrane as the inner layer was designed. The anti-adhesion efficacy of this multi-layer membrane was compared with a single-layer use in rabbit flexor digitorum profundus tendon model. The surface morphology showed that both PELA fibers and celecoxib-loaded PELA fibers in multi-layer membrane were uniform in size, randomly arrayed, very porous, and smooth without beads. Multi-layer membrane group had fewer peritendinous adhesions and better gliding than the PELA membrane group and control group in gross and histological observation. The similar mechanical characteristic and collagen expression of tendon repair site in the three groups indicated that the multi-layer membrane did not impair tendon healing. Taken together, our results demonstrated that such a biomimetic multi-layer sheath could be used as a potential strategy in clinics for promoting tendon gliding and preventing adhesion without poor tendon healing.
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- Shichao Jiang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109 West Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
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Prevention of peritendinous adhesions with electrospun chitosan-grafted polycaprolactone nanofibrous membranes. Acta Biomater 2014; 10:4971-4982. [PMID: 25192729 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2014.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2014] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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As one of the common complications after tendon injury and subsequent surgery, peritendinous adhesions could be minimized by directly placing a physical barrier between the injured site and the surrounding tissue. With the aim of solving the shortcomings of current biodegradable anti-adhesion barrier membranes, we propose the use of an electrospun chitosan-grafted polycaprolactone (PCL-g-CS) nanofibrous membrane (NFM) to prevent peritendinous adhesions. After introducing carboxyl groups on the surface by oxygen plasma treatment, the polycaprolactone (PCL) NFM was covalently grafted with chitosan (CS) molecules, with carbodiimide as the coupling agent. Compared with PCL NFM, PCL-g-CS NFM showed a similar fiber diameter, permeation coefficient for bovine serum albumin, ultimate tensile strain, reduced pore diameter, lower water contact angle, increased water sorption and tensile strength. With its submicrometer pore diameter (0.6-0.9μm), both NFMs could allow the diffusion of nutrients and waste while blocking fibroblast penetration to prevent adhesion formation after tendon surgery. Cell culture experiments verified that PCL-g-CS NFM can reduce fibroblast attachment while maintaining the biocompatibility of PCL NFM, implicating a synergistic anti-adhesion effect to raise the anti-adhesion efficacy. In vivo studies with a rabbit flexor digitorum profundus tendon surgery model confirmed that PCL-g-CS NFM effectively reduced peritendinous adhesion from gross observation, histology, joint flexion angle, gliding excursion and biomechanical evaluation. An injured tendon wrapped with PCL-g-CS NFM showed the same tensile strength as the naturally healed tendon, indicating that the anti-adhesion NFM will not compromise tendon healing.
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Li Y, Ma X, Yu P, Wang S. Intra-articular adhesion reduction after knee surgery in rabbits by calcium channel blockers. Med Sci Monit 2014; 20:2466-71. [PMID: 25430622 PMCID: PMC4259520 DOI: 10.12659/msm.892957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intra-articular adhesion post knee surgery is a common and serious complication. It is a challenge problem for orthopedic surgeon. Verapamil (VP), a widely applied calcium channel blocker, has been proved to be able to prevent synthesis/secretion of extracellular matrix molecules. The object of this study was to investigate the effects of VP on the prevention of joint adhesion in post-surgery rabbits. MATERIAL/METHODS A controlled double-blinded study was conducted in 40 healthy New Zealand white rabbits divided randomly into 4 groups according to the treatment method, with 10 in each group: 1) 1 mg/ml VP treatment group; 2) 2.5 mg/ml VP treatment group; 3) 5 mg/ml VP treatment group; 4) control group. Rabbits underwent surgery through the medial parapatellar approach and both lateral sides and the medial of the femoral condyle were surgically exposed. After treatment, the surgical limbs were subjected to extra-articular knee-joint immobilization in the full flexed position employing Kirschner wires for 4 weeks. RESULTS The knee surgery was successfully performed on all rabbits. The rabbits were killed 4 weeks post-operatively. The histological evaluation, hydroxyproline content, visual score, fibroblasts density, and vimentin expressional levels were conducted to assess the effect of VP on preventing joint adhesion. CONCLUSIONS In our rabbit model of knee surgery, intra-articular application of VP was able to decrease intra-articular adhesion formation after surgery. VP could prevent rabbit intra-articular adhesion in a dose-dependent manner and the highest concentration used in the study (5 mg/ml) proved to be the most effective.
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- Yang Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Pingjin Hospital, Logistics University of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hebei Provincial Geriatric Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wendeng Osteopath Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Pingjin Hospital, Logistics University of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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Wirostko B, Mann BK, Williams DL, Prestwich GD. Ophthalmic Uses of a Thiol-Modified Hyaluronan-Based Hydrogel. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2014; 3:708-716. [PMID: 25371853 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2014.0572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Accepted: 09/05/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Significance: Hyaluronic acid (HA, or hyaluronan) is a ubiquitous naturally occurring polysaccharide that plays a role in virtually all tissues in vertebrate organisms. HA-based hydrogels have wound-healing properties, support cell delivery, and can deliver drugs locally. Recent Advances: A few HA hydrogels can be customized for composition, physical form, and biomechanical properties. No clinically approved HA hydrogel allows for in vivo crosslinking on administration, has a tunable gelation time to meet wound-healing needs, or enables drug delivery. Recently, a thiolated carboxymethyl HA (CMHA-S) was developed to produce crosslinked hydrogels, sponges, and thin films. CMHA-S can be crosslinked with a thiol-reactive crosslinker or by oxidative disulfide bond formation to form hydrogels. By controlled crosslinking, the shape and form of this material can be manipulated. These hydrogels can be subsequently lyophilized to form sponges or air-dried to form thin films. CMHA-S films, liquids, and gels have been shown to be effective in vivo for treating various injuries and wounds in the eye in veterinary use, and are in clinical development for human use. Critical Issues: Better clinical therapies are needed to treat ophthalmic injuries. Corneal wounds can be treated using this HA-based crosslinked hydrogel. CMHA-S biomaterials can help heal ocular surface defects, can be formed into a film to deliver drugs for local ocular drug delivery, and could deliver autologous limbal stem cells to treat extreme ocular surface damage associated with limbal stem cell deficiencies. Future Directions: This CMHA-S hydrogel increases the options that could be available for improved ocular wound care, healing, and regenerative medicine.
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- SentrX Animal Care, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Breton A, Dautel G. [Finger flexor tenolysis]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 33 Suppl:S48-57. [PMID: 25281402 DOI: 10.1016/j.main.2014.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Revised: 06/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Flexor tendon adhesions in zone II are common. The origin of these adhesions is multifactorial. Flexor tenolysis consists of releasing the adhesions to restore the tendon's normal path and the patient's active range of motion. This surgery is complex and extremely delicate. It must be associated with early active mobilization. Any surgical procedure that would hamper this active mobilization must be completed before the flexor tenolysis. The patient should be informed of the risk of flexor digitorum profundus rupture, which is the main complication of this surgery.
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- A Breton
- Service de chirurgie plastique et reconstructrice de l'appareil locomoteur, centre chirurgical Émile-Gallé, 4, rue Hermitte, 54000 Nancy, France.
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- Service de chirurgie plastique et reconstructrice de l'appareil locomoteur, centre chirurgical Émile-Gallé, 4, rue Hermitte, 54000 Nancy, France
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Chen SH, Chen CH, Shalumon KT, Chen JP. Preparation and characterization of antiadhesion barrier film from hyaluronic acid-grafted electrospun poly(caprolactone) nanofibrous membranes for prevention of flexor tendon postoperative peritendinous adhesion. Int J Nanomedicine 2014; 9:4079-92. [PMID: 25187711 PMCID: PMC4149458 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s67931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Peritendinous adhesion is one of the common complications encountered after tendon injury and subsequent surgery, and it can be minimized by introducing a physical barrier between the injured site and the surrounding tissue. An electrospun hyaluronic acid-grafted poly(caprolactone) (PCL-g-HA) nanofibrous membrane (NFM) is proposed as an alternative to current antiadhesion barrier films. HA is covalently grafted to surface-aminolyzed PCL nanofibers, using carbodiimide as the coupling agent. Pristine PCL and PCL-g-HA NFMs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and mechanical testing. In vitro cell culture with fibroblasts showed that PCL-g-HA NFMs reduced cellular adhesion on the membrane surface while maintaining cell proliferation. Animal experiments using a rabbit flexor digitorum profundus tendon model confirmed the efficacy of PCL-g-HA in reducing peritendinous adhesion, based on gross observation, histology, joint flexion-angle measurements, gliding tests, and biomechanical evaluation.
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- Shih-Hsien Chen
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, Republic of China ; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, Republic of China ; Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Kuroyanagi M, Yamamoto A, Shimizu N, Toi A, Inomata T, Takeda A, Kuroyanagi Y. Development of anti-adhesive spongy sheet composed of hyaluronic acid and collagen containing epidermal growth factor. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2014; 25:1253-65. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2014.926579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The use of hyaluronic acid after tendon surgery and in tendinopathies. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:783632. [PMID: 24895610 PMCID: PMC4033484 DOI: 10.1155/2014/783632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid is safe and effective in the management of osteoarthritis, but its use in the treatment of tendon disorders has received less attention. The aim of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on this topic, evaluating experimental and clinical trials. A search of English-language articles was performed using the key search terms “hyaluronic acid” or “viscosupplementation” combined with “tendon,” “tendinopathy,“ “adhesions,“ or “gliding,“ independently. In quite all the experimental studies, performed after surgical procedures for tendon injuries or in the treatment of chronic tendinopathies, using different hyaluronic acid compounds, positive results (reduced formation of scars and granulation tissue after tendon repair, less adhesions and gliding resistance, and improved tissue healing) were observed. In a limited number of cases, hyaluronic acid has been employed in clinical practice. After flexor tendon surgery, a greater total active motion and fingers function, with an earlier return to work and daily activities, were observed. Similarly, in patients suffering from elbow, patellar, and shoulder tendons disorders, pain was reduced, and function improved. The positive effect of hyaluronic acid can be attributed to the anti-inflammatory activity, enhanced cell proliferation, and collagen deposition, besides the lubricating action on the sliding surface of the tendon.
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Peng HH, Chen YM, Lee CI, Lee MW. Synthesis of a disulfide cross-linked polygalacturonic acid hydrogel for biomedical applications. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2013; 24:1375-82. [PMID: 23468164 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-013-4901-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2012] [Accepted: 02/22/2013] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Polygalacturonic acid (PGA) hydrogel cross-linked via disulfide bonds was synthesized using a thiol oxidation reaction. PGA was grafted with cysteine to yield thiolated PGA (denoted PGAcys). Per gram, PGA-conjugated cysteine was 725 ± 77 μmol, and the degree of modification was 16.24 %. A PGAcys hydrogel film was fabricated under physiological conditions, with gel content 91.6 % and water content 43.3 %. The PGAcys hydrogel was used as a drug carrier for rosmarinic acid (RA) (denoted PGAcys/RA) and to prevent postsurgical adhesion. The in vitro dynamic release behavior of RA from the PGAcys hydrogel was analyzed. The profiles showed that 80 % of the total RA was released from the hydrogel within 15 min, followed by zero-order kinetic release. Animal implant studies showed that PGAcys and PGAcys/RA hydrogel films reduced adhesion incidence by over 90 %, significantly higher than did Hyaluronate/Carboxymethylcellulose (analogous Seprafilm™) (42 %). The PGAcys/RA hydrogel film also reduced the early inflammatory reaction.
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- Hsiu-Hui Peng
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Liu S, Liu S, Liu X, Zhao J, Cui W, Fan C. Antibacterial antiadhesion membranes from silver-nanoparticle-doped electrospun poly(L-lactide) nanofibers. J Appl Polym Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/app.39099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hadley HS, Stanley BJ, Fritz MC, Hauptman JG, Steficek BA. Effects of a cross-linked hyaluronic acid based gel on the healing of open wounds in dogs. Vet Surg 2012; 42:161-9. [PMID: 23153045 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2012.01048.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare effects of a cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) based gel (CMHA-S) to a standard wound management protocol on the healing of acute, full-thickness wounds in dogs. STUDY DESIGN A prospective, controlled, experimental study. ANIMALS Purpose-bred, adult, female beagles (n = 10). METHODS Two 2 × 2 cm wounds were surgically created bilaterally on the trunk of each dog and each side randomized to treatment (CMHA-S) or control (CON) groups. Total and open wound areas were measured with digital image planimetry at 15 time points. From these data, percent contraction and percent epithelialization were calculated. Tissue biopsies were obtained at 6 time points and histologic features were scored. RESULTS Total wound area was significantly larger and percent contraction was significantly less in CMHA-S compared to CON wounds at all data points between days 9 and 18. At day 25, and for the remainder of the study, CMHA-S wounds were smaller and contracted more than CON wounds, reaching significance at day 32. Percent epithelialization was significantly less in CMHA-S compared to CON wounds at all data points after day 11. Histologically, fibroblastic cellular infiltration was significantly higher in CMHA-S wounds at day 21. CONCLUSIONS CMHA-S wounds healed more slowly than CON wounds. This HA-based gel is not indicated in acute, full-thickness skin wounds in dogs as administered in this study. However, treatment may be beneficial in the mid-to-late repair stage of healing, or if scar minimization is desired. Further studies to evaluate the effects of the CMHA-S gel on canine wounds are indicated.
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- Heather S Hadley
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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Liu S, Zhao J, Ruan H, Tang T, Liu G, Yu D, Cui W, Fan C. Biomimetic Sheath Membrane via Electrospinning for Antiadhesion of Repaired Tendon. Biomacromolecules 2012; 13:3611-9. [PMID: 23025492 DOI: 10.1021/bm301022p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Shen Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan
Road, Shanghai 200233, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical
Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954
Hua Shan Road, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan
Road, Shanghai 200233, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic
Implants, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai
Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011,
People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic
Implants, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai
Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011,
People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic
Implants, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai
Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011,
People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 708 Renmin Road,
Suzhou, Jiangsu 215007, People's Republic of China
- School of Biomedical
Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954
Hua Shan Road, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan
Road, Shanghai 200233, People's Republic of China
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Yang EJ, Kang E, Jang JY, Kim D, Yom CK, Lim JY, Kim SW. Effect of a mixed solution of sodium hyaluronate and carboxymethyl cellulose on upper limb dysfunction after total mastectomy: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2012; 136:187-94. [PMID: 23053658 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-012-2272-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2012] [Accepted: 09/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Restricted shoulder mobility is a major upper limb dysfunction related to lower quality of life and disability after breast cancer surgery. We hypothesized that sodium hyaluronate-carboxymethyl cellulose (HA-CMC) applied to the surface of the pectoralis major muscle after mastectomy would significantly reduce pain and improve range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder in breast cancer patients. We conducted a double-blind, randomized controlled study to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of HA-CMC in the prevention of upper limb dysfunction after total mastectomy (TM). A total of 99 women with breast cancer were randomly assigned to one of two groups. In the HA-CMC group (n = 50), a mixed HA-CMC was applied to the surface of the pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscle after TM. In the control group (n = 49), TM was performed without the use of HA-CMC. The primary outcomes were ROM of the shoulder and motion-related pain assessed using a numeric rating scale measured before surgery (T0) and 3 (T1) and 6 months (T2) after surgery. Secondary outcomes included disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) and the pectoralis minor length test. Compared with the control group, the HA-CMC group showed greater reductions in postoperative restriction of total shoulder ROM (sum of flexion and horizontal abduction) at 3 months (10.20°, P = 0.004). Mean pain levels related to flexion and horizontal abduction were significantly lower in the HA-CMC group (-1.32 and -0.93, respectively, P < 0.05). The DASH score was lower (-4.94; P = 0.057) in the HA-CMC group at T2. No adverse effect was observed in either group. These results provide evidence that HA-CMC may provide pain relief and improve ROM of the shoulder without causing adverse effects. The effect on pectoralis tightness should be investigated in further studies.
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- Eun Joo Yang
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Murphy SV, Skardal A, Atala A. Evaluation of hydrogels for bio-printing applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2012; 101:272-84. [PMID: 22941807 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 306] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2012] [Revised: 06/04/2012] [Accepted: 06/18/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In the United States alone, there are approximately 500,000 burn injuries that require medical treatment every year. Limitations of current treatments necessitate the development of new methods that can be applied quicker, result in faster wound regeneration, and yield skin that is cosmetically similar to undamaged skin. The development of new hydrogel biomaterials and bioprinting deposition technologies has provided a platform to address this need. Herein we evaluated characteristics of twelve hydrogels to determine their suitability for bioprinting applications. We chose hydrogels that are either commercially available, or are commonly used for research purposes. We evaluated specific hydrogel properties relevant to bioprinting applications, specifically; gelation time, swelling or contraction, stability, biocompatibility and printability. Further, we described regulatory, commercial and financial aspects of each of the hydrogels. While many of the hydrogels screened may exhibit characteristics suitable for other applications, UV-crosslinked Extracel, a hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel, had many of the desired properties for our bioprinting application. Taken together with commercial availability, shelf life, potential for regulatory approval and ease of use, these materials hold the potential to be further developed into fast and effective wound healing treatments.
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- Sean V Murphy
- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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The mechanics of adhesions at a local tissue level have not been extensively studied. This study compared microstrains and macrostrains in adhesions of immobilized and mobilized partially lacerated flexor digitorum profundus tendons in a New Zealand White rabbit model. At 2 weeks, 50 digits were randomized to either gross tensile testing or micromechanical assessment, in which the movement of fluorescently labelled cell nuclei, acting as dynamic markers, was visualized using real-time confocal microscopy. The structural stiffness and load at failure of immobilized adhesions were 140% and 160% of that of mobilized adhesions, respectively, and both differences were statistically significant. Micromechanically, different patterns of loading and failure were observed. Mobilized adhesions exhibited over a three-fold higher local strain, which was less uniformly distributed. Confocal microscopy provided an accurate measure of local strain. For the first time, it has been possible to visualize, define, and quantify local adhesion tissue mechanics. Mobilization appears to favour the formation of sites expressing increased local strain responses or those predisposed to heterogeneity and localized failure.
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- O A Branford
- RAFT, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, UK.
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Oryan A, Moshiri A. Recombinant fibroblast growth protein enhances healing ability of experimentally induced tendon injury in vivo. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2012; 8:421-31. [PMID: 22689441 DOI: 10.1002/term.1534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Revised: 01/15/2012] [Accepted: 04/04/2012] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This study was designed to investigate the effects of recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on a complete superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) rupture after surgical repair in rabbits. Eighty mature New Zealand White rabbits of both sexes were randomly divided into two equal groups: Treated and Control. Each group was subdivided into two 28- and 84-day post-injury subgroups. After tenotomy and surgical repair, the animals were immobilized for 14 days. In the treated group, bFGF was directly applied subcutaneously over the lesion on days 3, 7 and 10 after injury. The control animals received normal saline injection of the same viscosity and volume and at the same intervals. Ultrasonographical observations were conducted at weekly intervals. The animals were euthanized at 28 and 84 days after injury. The tendons were evaluated at macroscopic, histopathologic and ultrastructural levels and were assessed for biomechanical and percentage dry weight parameters. Compared to injured control animals, treated animals showed a decrease in the diameter of the injured tendon and peritendinous adhesion as well as increased tenoblast proliferation, collagen production and ultimate strength of the injured tendons (p < 0.005). At 84 days after injury, treatment resulted in enhanced maturation of the cellular and collagen elements and improved tissue alignment and density. These improvements resulted in increased biomechanical performance of the injured tendons compared to controls (p = 0.001). bFGF showed promising curative effects on restoration of the biomechanical and morphological properties of the ruptured SDFT in rabbits and may be applicable in clinical studies.
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- A Oryan
- Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Diamond MP, Burns EL, Accomando B, Mian S, Holmdahl L. Seprafilm® adhesion barrier: (1) a review of preclinical, animal, and human investigational studies. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 9:237-245. [PMID: 22837732 PMCID: PMC3401296 DOI: 10.1007/s10397-012-0741-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2012] [Accepted: 02/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The aim of this study was to provide a single site resource for investigators, clinicians, and others seeking preclinical, animal, and human investigational studies concerning the postsurgical, anti-adhesion barrier Seprafilm™ (Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA). All published preclinical, animal, human extra-abdominal research as of July 2011 have been summarized and included in this document. Searches of Medline and EMBASE Drugs and Pharmaceuticals databases were conducted for original preclinical, animal, and human extra-abdominal studies involving Seprafilm. Preclinical, animal, and extra-abdominal human investigational studies are the study selection for this manuscript. Intraabdominal use is discussed in the accompanying manuscript. Data extraction includes systematic manuscript review. Summary of preclinical, animal, and extra-abdominal human investigational use of Seprafilm by surgical discipline were gathered for data synthesis. The clinical use of Seprafilm, which was approved by the FDA for intra-abdominal procedures, is supported by preclinical and animal studies relating to general surgical and obstetrical/gynecological applications. Findings from preclinical, animal, and human investigational studies at other sites throughout the body raises the potential for additional human clinical trials to assess efficacy and safety following surgical procedures at non-abdominal locations.
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- Michael P. Diamond
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University, 60 West Hancock, Detroit, MI 48201 USA
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Yang G, Prestwich GD, Mann BK. Thiolated carboxymethyl-hyaluronic-Acid-based biomaterials enhance wound healing in rats, dogs, and horses. ISRN VETERINARY SCIENCE 2012; 2011:851593. [PMID: 23738117 PMCID: PMC3658841 DOI: 10.5402/2011/851593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2011] [Accepted: 12/20/2011] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The progression of wound healing is a complicated but well-known process involving many factors, yet there are few products on the market that enhance and accelerate wound healing. This is particularly problematic in veterinary medicine where multiple species must be treated and large animals heal slower, oftentimes with complicating factors such as the development of exuberant granulation tissue. In this study a crosslinked-hyaluronic-acid (HA-) based biomaterial was used to treat wounds on multiple species: rats, dogs, and horses. The base molecule, thiolated carboxymethyl HA, was first found to increase keratinocyte proliferation in vitro. Crosslinked gels and films were then both found to enhance the rate of wound healing in rats and resulted in thicker epidermis than untreated controls. Crosslinked films were used to treat wounds on forelimbs of dogs and horses. Although wounds healed slower compared to rats, the films again enhanced wound healing compared to untreated controls, both in terms of wound closure and quality of tissue. This study indicates that these crosslinked HA-based biomaterials enhance wound healing across multiple species and therefore may prove particularly useful in veterinary medicine. Reduced wound closure times and better quality of healed tissue would decrease risk of infection and pain associated with open wounds.
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- Guanghui Yang
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Center for Therapeutic Biomaterials, University of Utah, 419 Wakara Way, Suite 205, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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Oh CH, Oh JH, Kim SH, Cho JH, Yoon JP, Kim JY. Effectiveness of subacromial anti-adhesive agent injection after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: prospective randomized comparison study. Clin Orthop Surg 2011; 3:55-61. [PMID: 21369479 PMCID: PMC3042170 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2011.3.1.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2009] [Accepted: 03/26/2010] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair generally has a good clinical outcome but shoulder stiffness after surgery due to subacromial adhesion is one of the most common and clinically important complications. Sodium hyaluronate (HA) has been reported to be an anti-adhesive agent in a range of surgical procedures. However, there are few reports of the outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of the shoulder. This study examined whether a subacromial injection of HA/carboxymethylated cellulose (CMC) affected the postoperative shoulder stiffness and healing of rotator cuff repair, as well as the safety of an injection. METHODS Between January 2008 and May 2008, 80 consecutive patients with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were enrolled. The patients were assigned randomly to the HA/CMC injection group (n = 40) or control group (n = 40). All patients were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, passive range of motion at 2, 6 weeks, 3, 6, 12 months after surgery, and the functional scores at 6, 12 months postoperatively. Cuff healing was also evaluated using CT arthrography or ultrasonography at 6 or 12 months after surgery. RESULTS The HA/CMC injection group showed faster recovery of forward flexion at 2 weeks postoperatively than the control group but the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.09). There were no significant difference in pain VAS, internal rotation, external rotation and functional scores between two groups at each follow-up period. The functional scores improved 6 months after surgery in both groups but there were no differences between the two groups. The incidence of unhealed rotator cuff was similar in the two groups. There were no complications related to an injection of anti-adhesive agents including wound problems or infections. CONCLUSIONS A subacromial injection of an anti-adhesive agent after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair tended to produce faster recovery in forward flexion with no adverse effects on cuff healing. However, its anti-adhesive effects after rotator cuff repair should be considered carefully with further studies.
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- Chung Hee Oh
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, S-Seoul Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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