Tendons articles within Nature Communications

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    | Open Access

    The authors present cryogenic contrast-enhanced MicroCT (cryo-CECT), which by freezing stained samples at optimal freezing rates improves the visualization of the tissue microstructure. They demonstrate quantitative 3D analysis of individual tissue constituents, such as muscle and collagen fibers.

    • Arne Maes
    • , Camille Pestiaux
    •  & Greet Kerckhofs
  • Article
    | Open Access

    Mechanical forces exerted on tendons during locomotion cannot be readily measured without invasive methods. Here, the authors develop a non-invasive wearable device to track tendon loads by measuring shear wave propagation speed, and demonstrate its use during dynamic human movements.

    • Jack A. Martin
    • , Scott C. E. Brandon
    •  & Darryl G. Thelen