Anchored multi-phasic osteochondral construct
First Claim
1. An osteochondral construct comprising:
- a cartilage portion, the cartilage portion including a hydrogel comprising a polymeric matrix;
a bone portion comprising at least one capillary channeled fiber, the capillary channeled fiber having a non-circular cross section and including a plurality of co-linear channels extending the entire length of the exterior surface of the capillary channeled fiber, the capillary channeled fiber defining a fluid conduit within the bone portion, the bone portion being adjacent to the cartilage portion; and
a polymeric anchor adjacent to at least one of the bone portion and the cartilage portion, the polymeric anchor providing a pressure fit between the osteochondral construct and a surrounding structure.
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Abstract
Disclosed are osteochondral constructs that can be utilized to encourage both bone and articular cartilage tissue repair in synovial joints. Disclosed constructs are composites including a hydrogel portion for implant in a cartilage defect site and an adjacent portion for implant in a bone defect site. The portion to be implanted in a bone defect site can include a polymeric/ceramic composite material. Disclosed constructs also include a polymeric anchor that can secure the construct at the desired site. Disclosed constructs can also include capillary channeled fibers within the bone portion of the construct that can provide improved nutrient flow to and waste flow from cells growing and developing on and in the construct.
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15 Claims
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1. An osteochondral construct comprising:
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a cartilage portion, the cartilage portion including a hydrogel comprising a polymeric matrix; a bone portion comprising at least one capillary channeled fiber, the capillary channeled fiber having a non-circular cross section and including a plurality of co-linear channels extending the entire length of the exterior surface of the capillary channeled fiber, the capillary channeled fiber defining a fluid conduit within the bone portion, the bone portion being adjacent to the cartilage portion; and a polymeric anchor adjacent to at least one of the bone portion and the cartilage portion, the polymeric anchor providing a pressure fit between the osteochondral construct and a surrounding structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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