Arthroscopic Cartilage Repair With OBI Plugs


OBI TruFit(tm) Plugs

  • Preformed circular plugs with diameters ranging from ~4 to ~11 mm
  • Ideal for filling circular drill holes in bone, 5-17 mm deep
  • Allows for tissue regeneration
  • Press fit into defect site to maintain space
  • OBI TruFittm PlugsMulti-phase implant consisting of a Cartilage and a Bone phase, each of which is designed to have mechanical properties which mimic those of the surrounding tissue
  • The fiber reinforced cartilage phase is highly porous while maintaining good mechanical properties, and can be used to deliver cells, growth factors, or other biological agents
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TruFit(tm)- Preclinical Testing
6 months-trochlear groove and medial femoral condyle

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26-week close-ups

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TruFit™ Results – Gross Healing

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Please note that the information contained herein is for general medical information only.
If you have any specific medical condition or queries, please consult your medical doctor.

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