Joint Bioscaffolds
Focused On Device Comprising One Or Both Of A Particulate Extracellular Matrix And An Extracellular Matrix Gel Encapsulated Within An Extracellular Matrix Sheath
Inventors: Stephen F. Badylak DVM, PhD, : Bryan N. Brown: William L. Chung
Patent Number: 12/714,195
Abstract
Provided herein are compositions and medical devices, and in particular, biodegradable scaffolds capable of repairing and replacing cartilagenous meniscuses. Also provided herein are methods of using scaffolds for treating degenerative tissue disorders. In certain embodiments, such scaffolds can promote tissue regeneration of a temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) meniscus.
