摘要:
A polycaprolactone fumarate polymer useful as a matrix material for a biocompatible scaffold for tissue engineering applications is disclosed. The polycaprolactone fumarate polymer can be prepared by reacting caprolactone with an alkane polyol to prepare a polycaprolactone precursor, and then reacting the polycaprolactone precursor with fumaric acid or a salt thereof to prepare the polycaprolactone fumarate polymer. The use of an alkane diol, such as 1,2-propanediol, provides a linear polycaprolactone diol precursor. The use of an alkane triol, such as glycerol, provides a branched polycaprolactone triol precursor. The biocompatible polycaprolactone fumarate formulation releases no diethylene glycol or other undesirable byproducts during degradation.
摘要:
A thoracolumbosacral and a lumbosacral orthosis with sagittal-coronal control are disclosed. The orthoses have two rigid anterior and posterior plastic shells. The anterior shell extends from the pelvis to the sternum. The posterior shell extends from the pelvis and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine. An interior surface of the anterior shell has pressure pads that apply pressure to locations on the patient's anterior torso and the interior surface of the posterior shell has pressure pads that apply pressure to locations on the patient's posterior torso when the anterior shell and the posterior shell are secured to the patient's torso. The pressure pads may be inflatable air bladders.
摘要:
A novel pathway for the synthesis of poly(propylene fumarate) includes first producing bis-hydroxypropyl fumarate and then its transesterification into poly(propylene fumarate). This synthetic pathway permits production of high molecular weight poly(propylene fumarate) and enables the production of a composite material useful in orthopedic procedures.
摘要:
A biodegradable block copolymer made from the transesterfication of a poly(propylene fumarate) prepolymer and a poly(ethylene oxide) prepolymer. The block copolymer poly(propylene fumarate -co- ethylene oxide) is capable of crosslinking at body temperature. Crosslinking requires an appropriate crosslinking monomer and an initiator. The biodegradable block copolymer has utility as a vascular implant became it can be injected as a fluid into the vascular system and crosslinked in situ.
摘要:
A polycaprolactone fumarate copolymer useful as a material for a biocompatible scaffold for tissue engineering applications is disclosed. The copolymer includes at least one caprolactone unit, at least one fumarate unit, and at least one third unit selected from the group consisting of acrylate units and styrenic units. A linking moiety forms a link between the third unit and at least one caprolactone unit or at least one fumarate unit. The linking moiety can be photodegradable. In one form, the third unit includes at least one methyl methacrylate unit. The copolymer can be used to form the wall of a nerve conduit.
摘要:
A method for controlling the gel point of a bone cement containing poly(polypropylene fumarate), a cross-linking monomer, an initiator, an inorganic filler, and a radical initiator. The gel point is controlled by varying the molecular weight of the poly(polypropylene fumarate) while maintaining the weight average molecular weight (M.sub.w) of the poly(polypropylene fumarate) above 2000 and the polydispersity index of the poly(polypropylene fumarate) below 2. In a preferred embodiment, the molecular weight of the poly(polypropylene fumarate) greater than 4000, and more preferably greater than 5000.
摘要:
A polycaprolactone fumarate copolymer useful as a material for a biocompatible scaffold for tissue engineering applications is disclosed. The copolymer includes at least one caprolactone unit, at least one fumarate unit, and at least one third unit selected from the group consisting of acrylate units and styrenic units. A linking moiety forms a link between the third unit and at least one caprolactone unit or at least one fumarate unit. The linking moiety can be photodegradable. In one form, the third unit includes at least one methyl methacrylate unit. The copolymer can be used to form the wall of a nerve conduit.
摘要:
An implant for bridging a gap in a severed spinal cord or nerve and for promoting nerve regeneration has a matrix comprising a biocompatible, biodegradable, polymeric material. The matrix has a proximal end for connection to a first end of severed spinal cord and a distal end for connection to a second end of severed spinal cord. The matrix includes internal guidance channels extending between the proximal end and the distal end to facilitate rejoining of the first end and the second end of the severed spinal cord. A bioactive agent may be dispersed in the matrix, or disposed in the channels, or included within microspheres in the channels. The channels may be arranged such that guidance channels correspond to spinal cord tracts. Alternatively, guidance channels may be spaced apart at the proximal end of the matrix and converge inward toward the axis of the matrix at the distal end.
摘要:
New injectable, in situ crosslinkable biodegradable polymer composites comprise poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF), poly(ethylene glycol)-dimethacrylate (PEG-DMA), an, optionally, &bgr;-tricalcium phosphate (&bgr;-TCP). A method for controlling the crosslinking characteristics of the composites, including the maximum crosslinking temperature and the gel point, as well as the properties of the cross linked composites such as the compressive strength and modulus and the water holding capacity, is disclosed.