Solid forms for tissue repair

摘要

This invention provides coral-based scaffolds for cartilage repair, and instruments for insertion and utilization of same within a site of cartilage repair.

主权项

1. A scaffold for repair of cartilage or an osteochondral defect, said scaffold comprising coral having at least a first portion of an exposed surface, which first portion is raised with respect to at least a second portion of said exposed surface in said coral, wherein said at least a first portion of said coral is proximal to a hollow or hollows along a longitudinal axis of said first portion and wherein said at least a second portion abuts said hollow or hollows and wherein said first portion comprises at least a region, which specifically positions and confines said coral within a site of cartilage repair.