Nanotechnology save knee pain Bashny.Net

For replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament proposed means of hydroxyapatite nanocomposite (it is part of bones and teeth), a porous biomaterial and polyester fibers.





Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, one of the main stabilizers of the knee joint, it is difficult to cure. Athletes often immediately carried out an operation, but later any activity accompanied by pain.

At Northwestern University offered to replace the anterior cruciate ligament предлагают use artificial ligament, which is of nanocomposite hydroxyapatite porous biomaterial and strong polyester fibers. The implant is integrated into the bone to stabilize the knee and allows the victim to injury to move more naturally and avoid muscle loss.

This method has only been tested in laboratory animals, and has a lot of time before its test in humans. But if the method would be effective, many sports stars will not miss the whole season or even finish his career because of such injuries.





Source: geektimes.ru/post/243857/