Guest Editors
Hong Chen
Ningbo No.6 Hospital
Dr. Chen is a PhD and master's supervisor at the Medical College of Ningbo University. He serves as a standing committee member of the Hand Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Society of SICOT (International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology), and the Microsurgery Society of SICOT, China Division. Additionally, Dr. Chen is a committee member of the Asia-Pacific Reconstruction Microsurgery Alliance, China Division, and the Microsurgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. He also serves as an editorial board member for the Chinese Journal of Microsurgery, the Chinese Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Electronics, and Practical Hand Surgery Magazine.
XuJun Hu
Shaoxing People’s Hospital
Dr. Hu is an attending physician in sports medicine at Shaoxing People's Hospital, a master's supervisor at Shaoxing University, and the Vice Chairman of the Shaoxing Sports Medicine Society. With twenty years of experience in sports medicine, he is proficient in diagnosing and treating various tendon-related diseases. He has published several SCI papers, and his research focuses on improving sports medicine surgery.
XiaoPeng Gu
Zhoushan Guhechuan Hospital
Dr. Gu is a Medical Doctor and the President of Zhoushan Guhechuan Hospital. He is also the director of the Zhoushan Orthopedic Disease Research Institute. Recognized as a new talent in the Zhejiang medical field, he is also known as a health guardian in Zhoushan City. Dr. Gu is a committee member of the Digital Orthopedics Society of SICOT China and has been a visiting scholar at UCSF (University of California, San Francisco). Additionally, he is a standing committee member of the Chinese Shi Xiaoshan Traumatology Academic Alliance, the Spine Section of the China Traditional Medicine Research Promotion Association, as well as the Rheumatology and Immunology Branch of the Zhejiang Provincial Medical Association. His expertise lies in the minimally invasive treatment of degenerative diseases and related basic research.
SongOu Zhang
Ningbo University
Dr. Zhang is a medical doctor at Ningbo University. His primary research focus is the basic and clinical study of tendon injuries and tendon-bone insertion point injuries, and he has published over 20 SCI papers.
Collection Overview
Tendon and tendon-bone insertion injuries are commonly treated ailments in clinical practice that affect individuals engaged in sports and physical activities. Due to their complexity and potential for long-term disability, these injuries pose significant challenges. The field of tendinopathy is rapidly evolving, providing new insights into the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of tendon injuries.
In this Methods Collection, we aim to compile a series of articles on clinical, rehabilitation, nursing, and basic research related to tendon injuries and tendon-bone insertion injuries. The articles in this collection explore topics ranging from the molecular and cellular biology of tendon injury and repair to the development of novel therapeutic strategies and clinical interventions. This interdisciplinary approach is designed to bridge the gap between laboratory research and its clinical application, promoting the translation of scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices.
We believe this Methods Collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the understanding and management of tendon and tendon-bone insertion injuries, thereby enhancing the quality of life for those affected by these conditions.
