A NEW CLINICAL
STANDARD FOR
CARTILAGE
RESTORATION

REPLACE & REGROW

Our focus is to deliver highly-effective, off-the-shelf solutions that allow sports medicine physicians help their patients return to the activities that they love. Nanochon’s Chondrograft™ replaces lost or damaged cartilage and encourages new growth using innovative material and 3D printed designs.

Nanochon's Chondrograft™ is a functional 3-D cartilage implant
 

DESIGNED TO MOVE:
THE CHONDROGRAFT™

Nanochon's Chondrograft™ is a functional 3-D cartilage implant made through the unique combination of synthetic micro/nanomaterial and 3-D printing. Chondrograft™ harnesses the inherent capacity of stem cells to recognize and respond to their environment favorably.

Our material, while synthetic, mimics the porosity and structure of natural collagen fibers that exist in cartilage. By 3-D printing the material into a highly organized, interconnected 3-D structure, Chondrograft™ can integrate with the body by absorbing blood and supporting stem cell attachment when implanted. Over time, resident stem cells interact with the material to form new cartilage.

Due to the mechanical robustness of Chondrograft™, it can be delivered arthroscopically, allowing for shorter return-to-mobility. Collectively, this yields a minimally-invasive and durable implant leading to shorter recovery periods and increased patient satisfaction.

SHORTER RECOVERY PERIODS AND INCREASED PATIENT SATISFACTION

 

FAQ

  • Where does the procedure take place?

    The minimally invasive, fully arthroscopic procedure is performed in a surgicenter.

  • When can patients go home?

    Patients can return home the same day as the procedure.

  • What does recovery look like?

    Unlike knee replacement and other alternatives, patients may walk the same day after receiving the Chondrograft™ implant, and return to limited activity immediately. The projected recovery time is four to six months compared to knee replacement, MF, and other types of grafts/lesion fillers.

  • As a surgeon, I have difficulty sourcing grafts and products like cell therapy. Does Nanochon's Chondrograft™ address this?

    Yes. Nanochon will offer a low-cost-per-unit, shelf-stable product that can be stored in the operating room and used as needed. Nanochon's Chondrograft™ can also be used "on the fly" to treat undiagnosed cartilage loss discovered during surgery.