Joint stiffness, a common clinical condition, often results from severe trauma or disease damaging the synovial membrane. This triggers fibrous healing and adhesions, potentially leading to permanent disability. While treatments like arthrolysis or nylon/silicone implants exist, advanced medical-grade carbon fiber woven fabric has proven more effective for knee synovial membrane replacement. Clinical evidence confirms this material not only functions as a synovial substitute but also stimulates neosynovium regeneration while preventing adhesion formation.
Medical applications of carbon fiber have seen significant advancements in recent decades – from artificial bones and ligaments to knee joint repairs. Its global recognition stems from exceptional biocompatibility. When processed through fast neutron irradiation, carbon fiber fabric achieves complete elimination of organic/inorganic impurities, exhibiting non-toxicity, non-irritation, anticoagulant properties, and non-carcinogenicity in biological tissues. Parallel progress includes glass-carbon applications in dental implants, heart valves, and orthopedic reconstructions.
The tissue regeneration mechanism unfolds in two phases:
- Implanted carbon fibers form a porous scaffold, enabling vascular ingrowth and fibroblast proliferation that establishes a proto-synovium with "simulated synovial cells"
- These cells evolve from monolayer to stratified layers, ultimately forming functional synovial tissue
Carbon fiber now underpins numerous medical devices: digital radiography detectors, CT scanner tabletops, mammography compression paddles, and orthopedic traction frames. For technical specifications, explore our Carbon Fiber Products section.
High Gain Industrial Co., Ltd. (established 1990) specializes in precision manufacturing of carbon fiber fabrics, sheets, rods, tubes, and custom components. Contact our medical applications team for project consultation.
