Problem:
Osteoarthritis is characterised by defects in joint tissue where both the outer cartilage and the underlying bone are damaged.
Required:
Question 1: Which biomaterials would you use to repair
i) cartilage?
ii) bone?
Explain briefly.
Question 2: Considering your choice of biomaterials, suggest the bioengineering techniques you would use to generate an integrated cartilagebone structure. Please suggest some technologies.
Question 3: How would you test the functionality of your cartilagebone engineered tissue? Explain in detail.