A Novel Polycarbonate-Urethane Meniscal Implant: From Bench to First Clinical Experience

摘要

In the current study, we presented the development of a novel PCU meniscal implant for the medial compartment of the knee, along with an overview of essential tests. It was found that (a) the implant is able to reduce the overall cartilage load associated with meniscectomy by effectively distributing joint loads, and (b) the implant completely prevents contact between opposing cartilage surfaces. The results of implantation in sheep can be considered exceptionally favourable in arresting joint degeneration, and first implantations have shown that arthroscopic implantation of the device is short and uncomplicated. Clinical follow-up of the device is underway.