Researchers have developed artificial tendons for muscle-powered robots. They attached the rubber band-like tendons (blue) to ...

Injure a tendon and you might not notice right away, but beware: These injuries often fail to heal properly, putting everyday ...

What if living muscle could power machines with the same force and precision as engineered actuators? Engineers at MIT have made an advance toward that dream reality by fabricating artificial tendons ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

Tendon injuries like tendonitis and tennis elbow may seem like a regular part of working out, but you should take steps to avoid them. Once you have a tendon injury, it can take months, even years, to ...

MIT engineers develop artificial hydrogel tendons to enhance strength, speed, and durability in biohybrid robotic system ...

Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of a tendon and the lining of the protective tissue that encloses it. It commonly affects the hand, wrist, and foot, causing discomfort, swelling, and pain. Tendons ...

The realm of basic and clinical research on biomechanical properties of joints, ligaments, tendons, and related structures is ...

A doctor might recommend surgery if you experience significant injury to your Achilles tendon. But experts differ on which technique is best. Regardless of technique, recovery usually takes 3–6 months ...

Patients with gout receiving oral ULT showed similar rates of MSU crystal dissolution in the joints and tendons.