ReGen Biologics Meniscus Data Featured in Scientific Meetings.FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Data gleaned from the largest human clinical trial on meniscus meniscus /me·nis·cus/ (me-nis´kus) pl. menis´ci [L.] something of crescent shape, as the concave or convex surface of a column of liquid in a pipet or buret, or a crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint. injuries is being discussed at several prominent scientific meetings. Commenting on the research, Gerald E. Bisbee, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReGen Biologics said, "Acceptance of the data for inclusion in poster and podium presentations demonstrates the relevance of these topics to ongoing meniscus research and its importance to the overall management of meniscus injury." Data from ReGen's clinical research were recently the subject of two poster presentations at the Osteoarthritis osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis or degenerative joint disease Most common joint disorder, afflicting over 80% of those who reach age 70. It does not involve excessive inflammation and may have no symptoms, especially at first. Research Society International World Congress in Boston during December 2005. One poster presented information on the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the Tegner Activity Scale and Tegner Index to assess meniscus injuries of the knee. The other poster showed results of tissue gain after placement of the company's collagen scaffold following partial meniscectomy men·is·cec·to·my n. Excision of a meniscus, usually from the knee joint. meniscectomy (men´isek´t as assessed through second look arthroscopy Arthroscopy Definition Arthroscopy is the examination of a joint, specifically, the inside structures. The procedure is performed by inserting a specifically designed illuminated device into the joint through a small incision. . Additional discussions were also held at the International Cartilage Repair Society earlier this month in San Diego. In addition to the tissue gain and Tegner Index data outlined above, a third presentation focused on the psychometric psy·cho·met·rics n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of psychology that deals with the design, administration, and interpretation of quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables such as intelligence, aptitude, and properties of the Lysholm knee score and Tegner activity scale for meniscus injuries of the knee. Related data have been submitted and accepted for several other scientific meetings to be held throughout 2006, including podium presentations at the March 2006 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the May 2006 Arthroscopy Association of North America meeting and a poster presentation at the June 2006 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition, data from clinical studies are slated to be published in a text book and at least one medical journal. About ReGen Biologics, Inc.: ReGen Biologics (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). :RGBI RGBI Red Green Blue Intensity RGBI Rgb Intensity ) is an orthopedic products company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative tissue growth and repair products for U.S. and global markets. ReGen's patented collagen scaffold technology includes applications in orthopedics, general surgery, spine, cardiovascular and drug delivery. The Company's first approved product using its collagen scaffold technology is the CMI (Computer-Managed Instruction) Using computers to organize and manage an instructional program for students. It helps create test materials, tracks the results and monitors student progress. (TM), a meniscus application of its collagen scaffold technology, which is cleared for sale in Europe and marketed through the Company's European subsidiary ReGen Biologics AG. ReGen is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ and manufactures its collagen scaffold products in its ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. Certified facility located in Redwood City, CA. For more information on ReGen, visit www.regenbio.com. For Meeting Information: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons www.aaos.org Arthroscopy Association of North America www.aana.org International Cartilage Repair Society www.cartilage.org Osteoarthritis Research Society International www.oarsi.org American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine www.sportsmed.org |
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