Introduction

The CoDi technique allows to produce solid human cartilage;  using 1cm2 of chiondrocites it is possible to obtain 1 cm3 of mature solid cartilage, biocompatible.

Technical features

Cell cultures of human chondrocytes, taken from human hyaline cartilage, are grown in the laboratory and then implanted on a biocompatible scaffold which on the animal model form a 1 cm3 cube of biocompatible human solid cartilage.

Possible Applications

Solid cartilage can be used in reconstructive surgery of :

• the nose;
• the earpiece;
• the lower eyelid;
• and the trachea.

Advantages

• The solid cartilage is biocompatible;
• Cell kits are available at low cost;
• The procedure is easily reproducible;
• It is possible to produce solid cartilage of the desired size and shape.