Fig. 6
From: A new decellularized tendon scaffold for rotator cuff tears – evaluation in rabbits
Macroscopic In Vivo evaluation. a-c Pre-operative characteristic. d-e Group B – 2 and 8 weeks post-operative. f-g Control Group B – 2 and 8 weeks post-operative. a Pre-operative visualization showing the DTS positioned in the rotator cuff lesion. b Rotator cuff lesion experimental model. c Pre-operative visualization showing the control. d 2 weeks of postoperative DTS insertion, showing inflammatory reaction and no signal of rejection. e 8 weeks post-operative appearance showing tissue integration between the DTS/tendon and a more organized tissue. f Control appearance after 2 weeks showing inflammatory tissue in the region of the lesion. g Control appearance after 8 weeks showing a cicatrized tendon. (*) Asterisk representing the DTS topography. Arrow: indicating the lesion region, DTS: decellularized tendon scaffold