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

Our muscles are nature's actuators. The sinewy tissue is what generates the forces that make our bodies move. In recent years, engineers have used real muscle tissue to actuate "biohybrid robots" made ...

Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years.

Tendon troubles can arise from inflammation, a rupture, or breakdown (degeneration) of the tendon tissue. These conditions ...

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 ...

Scientists have been working for years to create robots powered by living muscle tissue. These biohybrid robots combine ...

The foot has a complicated anatomical structure with many parts, all of which have specific functions. Due to this complex structure, there are many conditions that can affect feet. The structure of ...

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