Creating a New Synthetic Carilage for Osteoarthritis
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Synthetic cartilage will benefit those with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, a common type of arthritis affecting 32.5 million adults in the US, occurs when cartilage wears down over time. The cartilage protects the ends of bones from rubbing against each other, which can be extremely painful and damaging to the bones. A synthetic cartilage can be inserted into a joint to prevent the bones from rubbing against each other, helping relieve pain and avoiding the deterioration of the epiphysis. Currently, the only synthetic cartilage available is for use in the metatarsophalangeal joint. The goal of this new synthetic cartilage is to create a synthetic cartilage that can be used in multiple joints, since osteoarthritis most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. Through research on the effectiveness of preexisting synthetic cartilages, the most effective material for the cartilage will be determined. Most of the project is research based due to the creation and testing of synthetic cartilage not being ethical. The main criteria for the synthetic cartilage is it being adaptable for use in multiple joints, being long lasting, and having a low rejection rate. A synthetic cartilage that can be adapted to use in multiple joints will help many people diagnosed with osteoarthritis, relieving immense pain and preventing deterioration.
Recommended Citation
Corley, Maggie, "Creating a New Synthetic Carilage for Osteoarthritis" (2022). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 82.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2022/all/82
Location
HSS 109
Start Date
4-2-2022 11:30 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Creating a New Synthetic Carilage for Osteoarthritis
HSS 109
Synthetic cartilage will benefit those with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, a common type of arthritis affecting 32.5 million adults in the US, occurs when cartilage wears down over time. The cartilage protects the ends of bones from rubbing against each other, which can be extremely painful and damaging to the bones. A synthetic cartilage can be inserted into a joint to prevent the bones from rubbing against each other, helping relieve pain and avoiding the deterioration of the epiphysis. Currently, the only synthetic cartilage available is for use in the metatarsophalangeal joint. The goal of this new synthetic cartilage is to create a synthetic cartilage that can be used in multiple joints, since osteoarthritis most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. Through research on the effectiveness of preexisting synthetic cartilages, the most effective material for the cartilage will be determined. Most of the project is research based due to the creation and testing of synthetic cartilage not being ethical. The main criteria for the synthetic cartilage is it being adaptable for use in multiple joints, being long lasting, and having a low rejection rate. A synthetic cartilage that can be adapted to use in multiple joints will help many people diagnosed with osteoarthritis, relieving immense pain and preventing deterioration.
