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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 2 - 2
1 Oct 2022
Cherif H Li L Snuggs J Sammon C Beckman L Haglund L Le Maitre C
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Background

We have previously reported an injectable hydrogel (NPgel), which could deliver patients own stem cells, via small bore needles, decreasing damage to the annulus fibrosus. NPgel drives differentiation to NP cells and can inhibit the degenerate niche. However, clinical success of NPgel is dependent on the capacity to inject NPgel into naturally degenerate human discs, restore mechanical function to the IVD, prevent extrusion during loading and induce regeneration. This study assessed injectability of NPgel into human IVD, influence on mechanical properties, regeneration ability in an ex vivo culture system and retention under failure testing.

Methodology

Cadaveric human discs were used to calculate disc height and to determine Youngs Modulus during simulated walking pre and post injection of NPgel, extrusion testing performed. Whole human IVDs were injected with NPgel +/− human BMPCs and maintained in culture under physiological loading regime for 4 weeks. Pre and post culture MRI imaging and in line biomechanical characteristics determined. Histology and immunochemistry performed for anabolic and catabolic factors.