title: [Value of collagen scaffolds in surgical reconstruction of articular cartilage].
abstract: Articular cartilage has a very limited capacity for regeneration and the untreated injuries of this tissue may lead to osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of collagen scaffolds in surgical reconstruction of articular cartilage. A group of 28 rabbits was used in the study. A defect penetrating into the subchondral bone was made. The animals were divided into 2 groups: group 1- defects filled with collagen scaffold, group II the defects remained empty. The results were evaluated at 4 a 12 weeks. Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation was performed. On gross examination of the group I complete filling of the defect with regenerated tissue was observed. This tissue had smooth surface and was completely integrated with the surrounding cartilage. In the group II the surface of the newly formed tissue showed large irregularities. The defect was partially filled and incompletely integrated with the residual cartilage. Microscopic results indicate presence of hyaline-like cartilage resembling normal articular cartilage in group I. Regenerate was more stable and remained stable with longer follow-up. Group II revealed mostly fibrous tissue in regenerate. Thickness was inadequate with visible surface irregularities and loss in tissue integrity. This study proved better results of reconstruction of articular cartilage by means of biodegradable scaffold.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Traumatologii, Ortopedii i Chirurgii Reki, Akademia Medyczna im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Przemysław
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lubiatowski
authors.forename: Agata
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gradys
authors.forename: Władysław
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Manikowski
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kruczyński
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Trzeciak
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jaroszewski
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000378:metabolism*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*; D024042:Collagen Type I / Q000378:metabolism*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D023421:Models, Animal; D011817:Rabbits; D012038:Regeneration
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D024042:Collagen Type I