Biomechanical Properties of Healing Cartilage

摘要: Damage to articular cartilage frequently occur following trauma and pathology (Curtiss 1969; Mankin Brandt 1984). The limited ability of heal has presented a continuous challenge in the treatment damaged surfaces (Haggart 1940; Furukawa et al. 1980; Many procedures have been explored implemented remedy this problem (Coletti 1972; Charnley Cupic 1973; Coventry 1974; Aston Bentley 1986; Meyers 1989), popular one by far is artificial joint replacement (McKee Farrar 1966). long-term survival problems associated with (Miller 1978), however, contraindicated procedure as an ideal for resurfacing. Alternatives thus sought, recent years efforts focused on biological arthroplasty. basic approach arthroplasty repair defect implantable graft containing chondrogenic cell source which will promote growth new cartilaginous tissue eventual functional healing defect. surface regenerated way may potentially last longer periods time than implants.