Porous Scaffold Helps Heal the Meniscus

Porous Scaffold Helps Heal the Meniscus
Jun-22-19
Researchers have created a scaffold that helps heal a torn knee meniscus faster and more efficiently.

Developed by a team from Duke University, the scaffold was derived from pig meniscus and is much more porous than previous devices, so new cells are able to move into the scaffolding very easily. The scaffold was also made without chemicals or enzymes, so it retains more natural properties.

According to senior author Amy McNulty PhD, “Cells from the native tissue appear to be naturally attracted to the scaffold—they want to move into it. Hopefully, this will lead one day to a scaffold being placed into different tears to augment healing and seamlessly integrate the pieces of damaged tissue.”

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