Meniscal Repair with ArthroZheal® an Autologous Bioactive Fibrin Scaffold. A New Technique and Treatment Option.

Injuries of the meniscus often lead to changes in joint biomechanics, which affect the load distribution and contact stresses. The menisci consist of a peripheral vascular region (red zone) and an inner avascular region (white zone). The blood supply plays an important role in the healing of meniscal tears.

Arthrozheal®, a Bioactive Fibrin Scaffold for Joint Cartilage, Tendon and Soft Tissue Lesions. Latest Results and Application Perspectives.

Treatment of articular cartilage, tendon and soft tissue damage remains a challenge for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon. Due to the multifactorial aetiology of these lesions, there is a narrow therapeutic window within which they can be treated successfully, thus preventing progression to other musculoskeletal tissues. Recently, a new material that combines platelet-rich fibrin with collagen and is applied as a gel scaffold (ArthroZheal®, Vivostat A/S, Allerød, Denmark) has been shown to provide unique results in these patients.