Articular Cartilage Contact Mechanics and Development of a Bendable Osteochondral Allograft
Author | : Brian Kelsie Jones |
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Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1004795915 |
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Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The ideal allograft would have a relatively thick articular layer to provide sufficient compliance for promoting joint congruence with the mating metacarpal surface, and surface curvatures that match the saddle-shaped anatomy of the distal trapezial articular surface to reproduce the normal joint motions. A potential solution that would provide suitable trapezium osteochondral allografts for patients involves precisely machining and bending allografts from a lower extremity joint with thicker cartilage, such as the distal femoral surface of the knee, to match the shape and curvature of the trapezium. Such bent osteochondral allografts would provide all the desired benefits of the ideal arthroplasty. Chapter 5 outlines the development of this novel technology, including proof of concept and feasibility demonstrations, business strategy and market analysis.