The Problem
Inability to Regrow Muscle
Unlike bone and skin, no regenerative therapy exists for muscle. As a result, orthopedic, trauma, and plastic surgeons do not have an effective treatment for major muscle injuries from car accidents, blast wounds, and gunshot injuries. Most times the muscle is not treated to recover function. But when it is, reconstructive plastic surgeons will try to take muscle from healthier parts of the body and move it to the site of injury, stealing healthy muscle to treat the injury.
The Solution
MyoMatrix™
Our patented MyoMatrix™ technology combines an optimized protein composition and unique 3D structure to support muscle regrowth. MyoMatrix™ may be cut and formed into limitless geometric orientations, giving it a broad spectrum of use.
Clinical Applications
Trauma
The treatment for trauma patients with composite bone and muscle injuries is long and complicated. Life threatening injuries are treated first, but the wound is eventually debrided to remove dead tissue. We can eliminate future plastic surgery by treating the muscle at this point.
Breast Resconstruction
Muscle flaps are often used in breast reconstruction following mastectomies. Muscle can be taken from the inner thigh, buttocks, upper back, and inner thigh. The surgery site is weaker and fills partially with scar tissue. MyoMatrix can restore function and form.
Old Wounds
By surgically removing the scar tissue in old traumatic muscle injuries that never healed, the natural healing response can start again, but this time MyoMatrix will enhance the healing process and limit new scar tissue formation.