Tissue engineering is an emerging discipline that combines the principle of science and engineering. It offers an unlimited source\r\nof natural tissue substitutes and by using appropriate cells, biomimetic scaffolds, and advanced bioreactors, it is possible that tissue\r\nengineering could be implemented in the repair and regeneration of tissue such as bone, cartilage, tendon, and ligament. Whilst\r\nrepair and regeneration of ligament tissue has been demonstrated in animal studies, further research is needed to improve the biomechanical\r\nproperties of the engineered ligament if it is to play an important part in the future of human ligament reconstruction\r\nsurgery.We evaluate the current literature on ligament tissue engineering and its role in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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