RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Tissue-Engineered Meniscus Scaffold Prevents Post-Meniscectomy Degenerative Changes
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 23
SP 23
OP 24
DO 10.1177/155989771423020
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/23/23.abstract
AB Tissue-engineered load-sharing scaffolds offer the potential to preserve articular cartilage and prevent degenerative changes that occur after meniscectomy. Although meniscectomy can provide pain relief, total removal of the meniscus leads to articular cartilage damage and eventually osteoarthritis. Even so, each year an estimated 1.7 million meniscectomies are performed. This article describea a C-shaped implant device being developed that mimics meniscal mechanics, serves as a scaffold for neomeniscus formation, and offers chondroprotection against degenerative arthritis.