Monday, February 05, 2007

Woven Scaffolds Could Improve Cartilage Repair

Source: Duke University Medical Center
Date: February 5, 2007

Summary:

DURHAM, N.C. -- Using a unique weaving machine of their design, Duke University Medical Center researchers have created a three-dimensional fabric "scaffold" that could greatly improve the ability of physicians to repair damaged joints with the patient's own stem cells.