Tendon Grafts Deliver Gene Therapy
Jan 17th 2008Drug InformationBones
A potential gene therapy implant to help repair damaged tendons has been tested, reported BBC News on January 12 2008. Some injuries to tendons, particularly over the front of the fingers, in the human hand are very difficult to treat as they tend to become inflamed and stick to the sheaths around the tendon as they heal. Studies have shown that “implants could accelerate healing, and help restore a wide range of movement”, the report added.
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