Orthopedic, spine, and trauma applications can present the highest static and dynamic loads found in the human body. Advances in biomaterials have brought about a revolution in today's orthopedic device designs using biomedical textiles, offering a high-performance polymeric alternative that can overcome the shortcomings of existing invasive and metal-based technologies.
Medical textiles and fabrics are a critical component in high-strength sutures and anchoring devices. They are also used as strong polymer-based cables in long bone fixation, spinal stabilization, and ligament replacement. The range of possibilities is seemingly endless, and Secant Medical™ is your partner of choice for leveraging the ideal balance of biomaterials and design capability for the next generation of orthopedic devices.
Biomaterials in Orthopedics
A thorough understanding of the complicated mechanics of the rotator cuff, knee, and other joints; the delicate balance required between stabilization and motion preservation; and the stored stress/strain characteristics required for long bone fixation are critical for effective application of biomedical device designs.Secant Medical understands these interactions and knows how to design textiles that can exceed a wide range of disparate mechanical specifications. Secant Medical can also assist in appropriate biomaterial selection to meet stringent fatigue, durability and other loading requirements as a component of the design.
Key Benefits of Implantable Fabrics
Biomedical textiles and fabrics in orthopedics can yield important benefits for device designers:- Balanced design – Between biomaterial and design combinations that offer improved outcomes and proper wound support for the patient's lifetime.
- Stringent Mechanical Requirements – For static or dynamic loads, fatigue resistance, abrasion resistance, flexibility, fixation points and durability during installation and the lifetime of the device.
- Physiological Requirements – Textiles designed for optimal tissue support, reduced permanent mass, appropriate tissue ingrowth, and device flexibility optimized to mimic anatomical structures as close as possible.
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