In Vivo Evaluation Of Bone Integration Of Poly(Vinyl-Alcohol) Hydrogel Fibers For Ligament Reconstruction

摘要

This study reports the in vivo characterization of PVA hydrogel fibers in bone tunnels. Implants have been well tolerated. The biocompatibility observed for these systems in this animal model validates a manufacturing and bone implantation process that could serve as a basis for full ligament reconstruction in animal models.