ISSN:
1573-4838
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract The evaluation of composite anterior cruciate ligament prostheses, theunion of an inductor of collagen and a synthetic fibre, are described. They wereimplanted in 10 sheep models for six months. None of the ligaments were broken,and the dynamic radiography was stable during this time. After harvesting them,a histologic study was performed on the intra-osseou and intra-articularportion, and on the synovial tissue. Biocompatibility was excellent. An osseousanchorage was found in 50% of cases and a fibrous ingrowth with well orientedfibres in each case. The results of this study show that the matrix has onlypartially played its role, because there was no improvement of fibrous ingrowthcompared with other studies. However this fact corresponds to results at only 6months and it is necessary to identify the type of collagen.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018550615054
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