Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2014, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (33): 5384-5388.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.33.024

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Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament repairs knee sports injury: clinical state and future 

Zhang Hai-ling   

  1. Department of Physical Education, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, Henan Province, China
  • Online:2014-08-13 Published:2014-08-13
  • About author:Zhang Hai-ling, Master, Associate professor, Department of Physical Education, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, Henan Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The cruciate ligament of the knee joint has a poor capacity of self-healing after injury, and the main treatment is grafting to reconstruct cruciate ligament.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the structure, function, and mechanical characteristics of anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint, the present research of artificial ligament reconstruction following damage, and to provide evidences for clinical application of artificial ligament.
METHODS: An online computer-based retrieval was performed with the key words of “artificially synthetic materials, knee joint cruciate ligament, exercise, ligament repair, ligament reconstruction”. Articles related to knee ligament treatment approach, materials science characteristics, biocompatibility and application were included. A total of 25 articles addressing the properties of biological materials applied in knee cruciate ligament reconstruction were screened.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: As an effective treatment for anterior cruciate ligament injuries, technique of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has been developed in recent years. Implants for repairing anterior cruciate ligament injuries include autologous ligaments, ligament allograft, artificial ligaments, and tissue engineered ligament. Artificial materials and tissue engineered ligaments are the hotspots in recent years. Biological artificial ligament is effective to treat the knee ligament injury. Cell and molecular biology techniques as well as the use of gene therapy will become a new direction in the treatment of knee ligament injury and rehabilitation.



中国组织工程研究
杂志出版内容重点:组织构建;骨细胞;软骨细胞;细胞培养;成纤维细胞;血管内皮细胞;骨质疏松组织工程


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Key words: anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, knee joint, sports medicine

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