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Synthetic Plugs Could Reduce Need for Total Knee Replacements | An off-the-shelf surgical device could treat osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacement.
An off-the-shelf surgical device could treat osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacement.
Autografting requires small cylindrical specimens to be harvested from the non-damaged part of the patient’s knee and transferred into pre-drilled holes in the defect area. Once implanted, the CC-ROP can provide immediate support for joint function, including knee articulation.“Overall, this design represents a feasible approach for clinical translation,” said Grunlan. This grant will allow the research team to maximize the potential of the CC-ROPs to heal OCDs and perform necessary analyses to ensure the materials and devices are functional and ready for real-life applications.
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