MODULAR TISSUE SCAFFOLDS
First Claim
1. A tissue scaffold comprising a first module that is biocompatible and degradable when implanted into a vertebrate, long bone, mandible or cranium,wherein the first module is designed to couple to a second module that is biocompatible and degradable when implanted into a mammal, andwherein the first module comprises an A connector designed to couple to a B connector present on the second module.
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Abstract
Provided are biocompatible and implantable scaffolds for treating a tissue defect, such as a bone gap. The scaffolds can have a modular design comprising a tissue scaffold rack designed to accommodate one or more modules. Also provided are methods for fabrication and use of such scaffolds.
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3 Claims
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1. A tissue scaffold comprising a first module that is biocompatible and degradable when implanted into a vertebrate, long bone, mandible or cranium,
wherein the first module is designed to couple to a second module that is biocompatible and degradable when implanted into a mammal, and wherein the first module comprises an A connector designed to couple to a B connector present on the second module.
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