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Tendons heal slowly because they are continuously used every time the muscle it is attached to flexes and relaxes. The best way to heal a tendon is to discontinue using the limb of the affected tendon. Since that is not always possible it is best to use it the least amount possible. A heating pad at night time will help with pain relief. Some athletes and other people will use a product like Ben Gay for relief but it is not intended for a cure.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoPoor blood supply as compared to muscle or bone. Lower percentage actual living tissue (less cells per cubic unit).
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∙ 15y agoligaments and tendons heal very slow because of their low bood supply.
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∙ 14y agoIt has a very poor blood supply so nutrients and other structural materials have to diffuse through the tissue.
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∙ 13y agothey are Avascular.
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Why are tendon tears and breaks difficult to repair physiologically and surgically?
In contrast to most connective tissue, the dense regular connective tissue that makes up tendons is notoriously avascular meaning that it lacks the blood supply. Without adequate blood blood supply, tissues depend on diffusion to obtain their nutrients. As it takes quite a while for nutrients to diffuse through the dense regular connective tissue, tendons take quite a long time to fully repair.
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Why are tendon tears and breaks difficult to repair physiologically and surgically?
In contrast to most connective tissue, the dense regular connective tissue that makes up tendons is notoriously avascular meaning that it lacks the blood supply. Without adequate blood blood supply, tissues depend on diffusion to obtain their nutrients. As it takes quite a while for nutrients to diffuse through the dense regular connective tissue, tendons take quite a long time to fully repair.
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