Joint Bioscaffolds

Focused On Bioscaffold for Replacement or Regeneration of a Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Meniscus

Inventors: Stephen F. Badylak DVM, PhD: Bryan N. Brown: William L. Chung

Patent Number: 15/009,565

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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