Cartilage reconstruction using self-anchoring implant with functional gradient

This study presents an innovative and original biomaterial designed to substitute for articular cartilage and mimic its mechanical behavior, including elastic cushioning and the characteristics of fiber-reinforced gel. The material was composed of polyurethane and bioglass microfiber 45S5. It was designed to present a tribological surface to the cartilage of the tibial plateau, and to convert over a functional gradient to an osteointegrable region for self-anchorage to the subchondral bone. The biomaterial samples showed no toxicity and promoted cell spreading. Subsequent in vivo studies in rabbits demonstrated the formation of a rigid structure similar to bone trabeculae in the distal region of the tribological surface of the implant. The tribological surface of the proximal region showed a fibrocartilaginous tissue with highly vascularized chondrocytes, thus validating the proposed concept for the design of the implant incorporating a functional gradient and auto-stability.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Laurenti,Karen Cristina, Haach,Lourdes Cristina de Albuquerque, Santos Jr.,Arnaldo Rodrigues dos, Rollo,João Manuel Domingos de Almeida, Reiff,Rodrigo Bezerra de Menezes, Gaspar,Ana Maria Minarelli, Purquerio,Benedito de Moraes, Fortulan,Carlos Alberto
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	ABM, ABC, ABPol 2014
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392014000300015
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