Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (46): 8122-8127.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.46.023

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Tissue-engineered cartilage repair for sports-induced articular cartilage injury

Zhang Lu-yao   

  1. Department of Physical Education, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian  223003, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Online:2013-11-12 Published:2013-11-30
  • About author:Zhang Lu-yao★, Department of Physical Education, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, Jiangsu Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The emergence and development of tissue engineering technology provides a new idea for reconstruction of joint functions after sports-induced articular cartilage injuries, and realizes complete regeneration of cartilage tissue.
OBJECTIVE: To understand the basic principles of tissue engineering research, to analyze factors influencing tissue-engineered cartilage construction, and to explore the feasibility of tissue-engineered cartilage repair for sports-induced articular cartilage injury.
METHODS: Through the retrieval of literatures on the construction and application of tissue-engineered cartilage, we analyzed the feasibility of new cartilage formation in vivo using tissue engineering technology, focused on tissue-engineered cartilage construction and its application in cartilage injury and repair, thereby providing a theoretical basis for tissue-engineered cartilage repair of sports-induced cartilage injuries.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Seed cells, scaffolds and in vitro culture environment constitute two elements of cartilage tissue engineering, which, as a whole, promote and restrict each other. The proper configuration of seed cells, scaffolds and in vitro culture environment is the key issue to be solved in the treatment of sports-induced cartilage injuries.

Key words: cartilage, articular, tissue engineering, biocompatible materials, athletic injuries

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