A review of the application of reinforced hydrogels and silk as biomaterials for intervertebral disc repair

A review of the application of reinforced hydrogels and silk as biomaterials for intervertebral disc repair

The degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) within the spinal column represents a major pain source for many patients. Biological restoration or repair of the IVD using “compressive-force-resistant” and at the same time “cytocompatible” materials would be desirable over current purely mechanic...

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Main Authors: DA Frauchiger, A Tekari, M Wöltje, G Fortunato, LM Benneker, B Gantenbein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AO Research Institute Davos 2017-10-01
Series:European Cells & Materials
Subjects:
Intervertebral disc
fibrin
silk
hydrogel
nucleus pulposus
annulus fibrosus
repair
Online Access:http://www.ecmjournal.org/papers/vol034/pdf/v034a17.pdf

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