Osteochondral grafting (OCG) is one treatment strategy for osteoarthritis with good clinical results. Decellularised tissues provide a promising alternative to standard autografts or allografts. This study aimed to compare the stability of traditional OCG and decellularised scaffolds upon initial implantation. Host cubes (N=16) were extracted from porcine femoral condyles around an artificial defect hole. Grafts (N=11) were harvested from the trochlear groove; porcine decellularized osteochondral scaffold (N=5) were prepared. Each host was secured in fixtures and submerged in PBS at 37 ºC. Each graft or scaffold was press fit into one of the hosts, then pushed in for 5 mm, using an indenter (Instron3365) and pushed out in the opposite direction for 10 mm. Parameters analysed were the force required to initiate movement (Dislodging Force) and the maximum force (Max Force).Abstract
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Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is a delicate and challenging procedure. A PFA application has been developed for the Navio semi-active robotic platform (“NavioPFA”), to facilitate both planning and bone preparation. NavioPFA combines image-free navigation and planning with robotically assisted bone shaping, and is open to any implant design, provided that the feasibility and accuracy is confirmed in sawbones and cadaver tests. In this abstract we describe the accuracy tests of NavioPFA, with results for four different implant designs. The accuracy of prosthesis placement with Navio is evaluated by independent measurements that compare the final placement to the planned position.
