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 de...

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Main Author: Laurenti,Karen Cristina (author)
Other Authors: Haach,Lourdes Cristina de Albuquerque (author), Santos Jr.,Arnaldo Rodrigues dos (author), Rollo,João Manuel Domingos de Almeida (author), Reiff,Rodrigo Bezerra de Menezes (author), Gaspar,Ana Maria Minarelli (author), Purquerio,Benedito de Moraes (author), Fortulan,Carlos Alberto (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2014
Subjects:
osteochondral defect
polyurethane
microfiber 45S5 bioglass
cartilage repair
functional gradient
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392014000300015
Country:Brazil
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