Meniscal repair scaffold
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1. A biocompatible meniscal repair device, comprising:
- a biocompatible tissue repair scaffold adapted to be placed in contact with a defect in a meniscus; and
a cell growth conduit flap attached to the tissue repair scaffold, the cell growth conduit flap being adapted to contact a tibial surface and communicate biological materials to a tissue defect in the meniscus.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for treating meniscal tissue damage are disclosed, including a biocompatible meniscal repair device comprising a biocompatible tissue repair scaffold and a cell growth conduit flap. The tissue repair scaffold is adapted to be placed in contact with a defect in the meniscus and can preferably provide a structure for supporting meniscal tissue and/or encouraging tissue growth. The cell growth conduit flap, which is attached to the tissue repair scaffold, allows communication between the synovium and the tissue repair scaffold.
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1. A biocompatible meniscal repair device, comprising:
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a biocompatible tissue repair scaffold adapted to be placed in contact with a defect in a meniscus; and
a cell growth conduit flap attached to the tissue repair scaffold, the cell growth conduit flap being adapted to contact a tibial surface and communicate biological materials to a tissue defect in the meniscus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of surgically repairing meniscal defects, comprising:
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providing a tissue repair scaffold having attached thereto a cell growth conduit flap;
positioning the tissue repair scaffold in contact with a defect in a meniscus while positioning the cell growth conduit flap in contact with a tibial surface; and
fixing the tissue repair scaffold in position, wherein the cell growth conduit flap allows cells and nutrients to travel to the defect in the meniscus and thereby encourage healing of the meniscus. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A method of surgically repairing meniscal defects, comprising:
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providing a cell growth conduit flap;
positioning the cell growth conduit flap in contact with a tissue defect in a meniscus and in contact with a tibial surface; and
fixing cell growth conduit flap in position, wherein the cell growth conduit flap is effective to allow cells and nutrients to travel to the defect in the meniscus and thereby promote healing of the meniscus. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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