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Ligaments are dense collagenous tissue that join bones and play a significant role in musculoskeletal biomechanics. They are formed through the excretion of collagen and elastin by fibroblasts and are intercellular connective tissue with very few cells, blood vessels, and nerves. They represent an important area of orthopedic treatment with a great many challenges to restore normal mechanical function.