Exploring Solutions for Damaged Tendons Tendons are essential structures that link muscles to bones, enabling movement. When a tendon is hurt, even simple tasks can become difficult. “Even if your muscles are strong, you won’t have proper function or stability if your tendons aren’t healthy,” says Dr. Nelly Andarawis-Puri, a biomedical engineer at Cornell University. Tendon issues can occur due to inflammation— the body’s defense response— or as a result of tearing or gradual deterioration of