Resurfacing, reinforcement, replenishment...

The three different Artelon® concepts have been developed, based on a logical approach to facilitate tissue restoration. Depending on implant design and where in the body the Artelon® scaffolds are implanted, different kinds of tissues are formed, i e bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage etc.

The sequence of events in the repair of injured tissue is bleeding, inflammation, proliferation and remodelling. Inflammation is a normal and necessary prerequisite for healing. Following the tissue bleeding, a number of substances will remain in the tissue, making a contribution in the later phases.

The following sequence illustrates a tissue defect and an Artelon® scaffold from implantation to newly formed tissue.

This is an illustration of a tissue defect, in this case in bone, but the principle is the same in soft tissue. Artelon® is implanted where the tissue is missing. It absorbs blood cells and stabilizes the clot. Healing can begin.

New tissue has been formed. Final remodelling may continue for months, and possibly over a year, depending on the kind of tissue.