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Title:

The microstructure and micromechanics of the tendon-bone insertion.

Document type:
journal article
Author(s):
Rossetti, L; Kuntz, L A; Kunold, E; Schock, J; Müller, K W; Grabmayr, H; Stolberg-Stolberg, J; Pfeiffer, F; Sieber, S A; Burgkart, R; Bausch, A R
Abstract:
The exceptional mechanical properties of the load-bearing connection of tendon to bone rely on an intricate interplay of its biomolecular composition, microstructure and micromechanics. Here we identify that the Achilles tendon-bone insertion is characterized by an interface region of ~500 ?m with a distinct fibre organization and biomolecular composition. Within this region, we identify a heterogeneous mechanical response by micromechanical testing coupled with multiscale confocal microscopy. T...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Nat Mater
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
16
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
664-670
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1038/nmat4863
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28250445
Print-ISSN:
1476-1122
TUM Institution:
Orthopädische und Sportorthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik; Institut für Radiologie
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