Extracellular matrix biomaterials for soft tissue repair

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2009 Oct;26(4):507-23. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2009.08.001.

Abstract

The biological and physical augmentation provided by extracellular matrix (ECM) derived implants continues to challenge and refine the conventional wisdom of biomaterials. It is now appreciated that different tissue-processing methodologies can produce ECM devices with characteristic post-implantation responses ranging from the classic foreign body encapsulation of a permanent implant, to one where the implant is degraded and resorbed, to one where the processed ECM implant is populated by local fibroblasts and supporting vasculature to generate a new, metabolically active tissue (gTissue). This article reviews the multiple ECM devices available clinically and highlights the impact of tissue source and processing on physicomechanical properties and host-implant interactions, with regard to surgical applications and clinical considerations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
  • Extracellular Matrix*
  • Foot / surgery
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration
  • Humans
  • Ligaments / injuries
  • Ligaments / surgery
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Skin / injuries
  • Skin, Artificial
  • Sterilization
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials