Therapeutic Areas
Serving diverse needs within the medical device and biomedical industries, we offer specialized testing solutions across multiple therapeutic areas. At Biomomentum, we design and execute protocols based on industry standards and client-specific requirements. Our data is rigorously generated to support regulatory approvals and advance innovative medical technologies.
Orthopedics
We offer over a decade of experience in orthopedic research services, specializing in osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration.
Testing and Methodologies
- Expertise in a wide range of mechanical testing techniques including:
- Classical: Compression, friction, and indentation testing.
- Advanced: Electromechanical testing for cartilage and bone characterization.
- Mechanical data correlated with clinical scoring systems (e.g., ICRS, MANKIN).
- Multi-faceted approach combining mechanical, histological, and biochemical assays.
- Indentation mapping for detailed heat maps of cartilage thickness and stiffness.
- Comprehensive services including torsion testing and three-point bending for testing of bone.
- Proficient in large and small animal dissection.
Key Capabilities
- Experience with various animal models, including rodent and equine.
- Expertise in working with entire cartilage surfaces, osteochondral plugs, and various cartilage repair devices (e.g., scaffolds).
- Development of custom solutions for orthopedic research.
- Custom device to simulate knee motion for wear studies.
- In vitro evaluation of cartilage repair therapies.
- Reduced animal use and accelerated treatment development.
