| abstract |
A plug member (26) configured to position an orthopedic device (10) for repairing and regenerating cartilage into a hole formed in the cartilage (16). And a fixing device (12, 412, 512, 612, 712) configured to support the plug member (26). One or both of these plug members (26) and fixation devices (12, 412, 512, 612, 712) can be formed by a naturally occurring extracellular matrix such as small intestinal submucosa. In addition, certain methods for repairing and regenerating cartilage have been disclosed. |