A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified that ageing causes a significant loss of blood vessels in the tendons of horses. This discovery offers vital insight into why older ...

New research is helping veterinarians understand how stem cells promote healing, when they should be used, and which ...

Tendons connect muscle to bone. In normal use the cells in tendon repair any damage that occurs from use to ensure the tendon remains healthy, but this process appears to become less efficient with ...

Shock wave technology was originally developed for human medicine to break apart kidney stones through a process known as ...

Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown that the blood supply to a horse’s tendon changes with age meaning older horses are at an increased risk of tendon injuries. The study ...

A research team has uncovered fundamental molecular mechanisms governing the formation of tendons and ligaments, which are essential for musculoskeletal integration. Understanding these mechanisms ...