title: Mechanical properties and early clinical experience with xenograft biomaterials.
abstract: Evaluation of new materials for ligament and tendon reconstruction has opened up a new area of orthopaedic research. This report outlines the mechanical properties, animal evaluations, and early clinical results from tests of a xenograft biomaterial of bovine source treated with a gluteraldehyde-based process. A clinical trial under FDA guidelines is currently underway.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D003094:Collagen; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen