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Age-related changes in collagen type in quadriceps tendons

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Changes in type I collagen composition of quadriceps tendons classified according to physical maturity (age and epiphyseal line as reference) were investigated. The results showed that all body maturity levels had similar type I collagen composition rates. This fact suggests the potential of QT as an autograft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, especially in young patients.

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Author

Y M

Yushin Mizuno

Physical Therapist

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

J N

Junsuke Nakase

Doctor

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

T K

Tomoyuki Kanayama

Doctor

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Y I

Yoshihiro Ishida

Doctor

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Y Y

Yusuke Yanatori

Doctor

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

N T

Naoki Takemoto

Doctor

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

T S

Takuya Sengoku

Physical Therapist

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

S D

Satoru Demura

Doctor

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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