Compressible soft tissue prostheses and related methods

Abstract

Implantable prostheses and related methods are generally described. In some embodiments, the prosthesis may be used for soft tissue reconstruction. The prosthesis may be formed of a three-dimensional, load-bearing porous scaffold with an interconnected pore network to enable tissue infiltration, and allow native tissue, blood vessels, and cells to colonize the scaffold. In some embodiments, the scaffold may be formed of a biodegradable material, such that it may degrade during the tissue infiltration process, leaving behind native tissue. In some embodiments, the scaffold may be formed of a triply period minimal surface, such as a gyroid, to enable high compressibility and high porosity. The compressibility of the implant may mimic the mechanical behavior of natural tissue, and allow the implant to be delivered through a small incision site (e.g., with an implant delivery funnel).

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