| 摘要 |
An implantable prosthetic device 100 for the repair of damaged cartilage including methods of implantation and repair. The prosthetic device is formed from a biocompatible pad 102 having an open structure connected to a textile or non-woven sheet-like anchor 101. In one embodiment the anchor 101 comprises legs that extend away from a perimeter region of the pad and spaced apart along their respective lengths such that an in unfolded orientation, the longitudinal edges 201 of neighbouring legs are not in contact with one another and a spatial gap is provided between the anchoring legs. The anchor may also be provided in the form of strips to which anchorage sutures or other medical cords may be attached to fixate the device between connective tissue. In another embodiment a reinforcement element is integrated with the pad at a perimeter region of the pad. The pad and the anchor may attract tissue in-growth. |
