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Overview (Xiaolin)


 * A general overview of the entire Wikipedia page

History (Xiaolin)


 * History of artificial ligament research composed from the introductory and background sections of scientific literature
 * Different types of materials used as artificial ligaments
 * Summarizing initial research into artificial ligaments in the 1980s and 1990s
 * Current research on the topic
 * References:
 * Reference 1: History
 * Reference 2: Background
 * Reference 3: Different materials

Design (Luke)


 * Overview of artificial ligament design and materials selection
 * Classifications of LARS and Leeds-Keio artificial ligaments
 * Mechanical properties of artificial ligaments
 * The microstructure of artificial ligaments
 * Microscope images of artificial ligaments
 * Biomedical Coating of artificial ligaments
 * References:
 * Reference 1: Design of LARS, Advancements in basic research, Refining of PET artificial ligament, Tissue engineering, Seed cells, Growth factors, Biomaterial scaffolds, Mechanical condition
 * Reference 2: Discussion
 * Reference 3: mechanical property
 * Reference 4: biomedical coating
 * Reference 6
 * Reference 8
 * Reference 9: the entire paper
 * Reference 12: the entire paper
 * Reference 14

Clinical Application


 * Osseointegration of artificial ligament
 * Results of clinical trials
 * Complications associated with artificial ligaments
 * References:
 * Reference 1: ACL rupture section, PCL rupture section, Dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint section, Leeds-Keio ligaments, Neoligaments
 * Reference 2: Discussion
 * Reference 4: Osseointegration strength Vs. Time
 * Reference 6
 * Reference 8
 * Reference 10: mode of fixation, increase of laxity
 * Reference 14: compares two types of artificial ligaments

Future of the topic


 * Tissue-engineered ligament
 * Cost lowering for ACL reconstruction
 * References:
 * Reference 1: Tissue-engineered ligament
 * Reference 11: Cost lowering for ACL reconstruction