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The gut microbiota, comprising a complex and diverse community of microorganisms, has been linked to numerous conditions, including metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, and inflammatory or autoimmune conditions. Recently, a growing body of evidence has revealed a compelling relationship between gut microbiota composition and musculoskeletal injury recovery, highlighting its potential as a novel therapeutic target. Musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, and tendon or ligament injuries, commonly lead to changes in the community structure of the gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and systemic inflammation, processes known to negatively influence tissue repair. Preclinical studies demonstrate that microbiota-targeted interventions, such as probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, effectively restore gut barrier integrity, modulate inflammation, and normalize gut-derived metabolite profiles. Despite these promising findings, critical gaps remain in translating these effects into clinical practice, particularly regarding the mechanisms linking specific microbiota changes to improved musculoskeletal healing outcomes. Future research incorporating rigorous clinical trials, multi-omics analyses, and advanced predictive tools, including artificial intelligence and microbiome-informed digital twins, is urgently needed to fully harness the therapeutic potential of microbiome-based interventions in musculoskeletal injury recovery. 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