期刊
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
卷 123, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104703
关键词
In vitro testing; Injection; Biomaterial; Disc degeneration; Biomechanical loading
资金
- EPSRC [EP/R513258/1]
This review examined various methods for mechanically testing injectable intervertebral disc biomaterials in an in vitro disc model, focusing on protocol, degeneration method, testing regime and injection delivery. The studies showed diverse testing protocols and mechanical loading regimes, with different effects on device performance evaluation. More work is needed to standardize testing parameters and delivery methods for future intervertebral disc mechanical testing.
Many early stage interventions for intervertebral disc degeneration are under development involving injection of a biomaterial into the affected tissue. Due to the complex mechanical behaviour of the intervertebral disc, there are challenges in comprehensively evaluating the performance of these injectable biomaterials in vitro. The aim of this review was to examine the different methods that have been developed to mechanically test injectable intervertebral disc biomaterials in an in vitro disc model. Testing methods were examined with emphasis on overall protocol, artificial degeneration method, mechanical testing regimes and injection delivery. Specifically, the effects of these factors on the evaluation of different aspects of device performance was assessed. Broad testing protocols varied between studies and enabled evaluation of different aspects of an injectable treatment. Studies employed artificial degeneration methodologies which were either on a macro scale through mechanical means or on a microscale with biochemical means. Mechanical loading regimes differed greatly across studies, with load being either held constant, ramped to failure, or applied cyclically, with large variability on all loading parameters. Evaluation of the risk of herniation was possible by utilising ramped loading, whereas cyclic loading enabled the examination of the restoration of mechanical behaviour for initial screening of biomaterials and surgical technique optimisation studies. However, there are large variations in the duration or tests, and further work is needed to define an appropriate number of cycles to standardise this type of testing. Biomaterial delivery was controlled by set volume or haptic feedback, and future investigations should generate evidence applying physiological loading during injection and normalisation of injection parameters based on disc size. Based on the reviewed articles and considering clinical risks, a series of recommendations have been made for future intervertebral disc mechanical testing.
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