Skeletal/Orthopaedics
Challenge:
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries and disorders that affect the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal system, for example, the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc. Common disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and muscle or tendon strain.
Technologies Available/Used:
- Cartilage and tissue engineering
- Muscle & bone regeneration
- Cellular reprogramming and cell-fate plasticity
