@phdthesis{f0a9b224d93f4dcbb9fd605facb28624,
title = "Advanced Biomaterials for Tendon and Ligament Regeneration",
abstract = "Tendon and ligament (TL) injuries affect millions of people annually. Biopolymers play a significant role in TL tissue repair. Many biopolymers have been studied for TL regeneration; however, finding the right balance in mechanical properties and degradation rates remains a challenge, not only at the time of implantation but also during the biodegradation process. There is a need for improved biopolymers suitable for TL scaffolds. This thesis seeks to develop novel synthetic and natural biopolymers for TL regeneration applications, such as anterior cruciate ligaments, complex tendon/ligament-bone junction, and augmentation of repaired tendons.",
keywords = "Biopolymers, Tendon and ligament regeneration, Tendon-bone interface tissues, Polydioxanone, Poly(lactide-co-caprolactone), Collagen membrane, Hydrogels",
author = "{Shiroud Heidari}, Behzad",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.26182/k0s8-zd64",
language = "English",
school = "The University of Western Australia",
}