1 Introduction Soft tissue injuries, including those affecting tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules, account for 45% of the 33 million musculoskeletal injuries recorded annually in the United States (US).[1] The combined annual expenditure on these injuries in the United States exceeds 390 billion USD.[2] While tendon injuries are notably prevalent, with surgical interventions often required for Achilles tendons (18 per 100,000), rotator cuffs (131 per 100,000), and flexor tendons (33.2 per...
