First Biomimetic Fixation for Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Investigation in Swine of a Prototype Partial Knee Endoprosthesis

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The main stages of CAD-modeling of working prototype of partial RKA endoprosthesis: (a) 3D triangular representation of the articular surface of lateral condyle of the femur as imported to the CAD software; (b) view after adding thickness in the normal direction inwards; (c) a screenshot showing the manner of determining of the initial spike of the MSC-Scaffold; (d) a screenshot showing a preview of the multiplying of spikes using the “curve driven pattern” tool.

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