Immobilization and growth effects on viscoelastic properties of soft tissues : application to rabbit patellar tendons

• Main Authors: Tan, Soon Huat., Chou, Siaw Meng.
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Production Engineering
• Format: Research Report
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Medicine::Biomedical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/42258
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Response of tendons and ligaments to the change of mechanical environment, i.e., remodelling, is a great concern of biomechanical and orthopedic research. Due to sports and traffic accidents, the incidence of injuries in the lower extremity is increasing. Surgical treatments are often required to re...