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.
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