A resorbable and biocompatible polymer-based scaffold was used for the proliferation and delivery of adipose derived stromal cells, as well as delivery of a cell growth/differentiation promoting factor for improved tendon defect regeneration. Surgeons perform thousands of direct tendon repairs annually. Repaired tendons fail to return to normal function following injury, and thus require continued efforts to improve patient outcomes. The ability to produce regenerate tendon tissue with properties equal to pre-injured tendon could lead to improved treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate Summary Statement
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