Glass Technology Services helps create new generation of joint and bone treatments as part of the EU RESTORATION projectResearch specialists at Glass Technology Services Ltd (Glass Technology Services) are helping to create a new generation of joint and bone treatments, using specialised bioceramic polymer composites, to address needs such as osteoarthritis, vertebral and maxillofacial bone fractures. Working in partnership with leading universities and manufacturers, Glass Technology Services scientists are developing specialist materials for osteoarthritis and bone fracture treatments, which are minimising invasive surgery and improving patient recovery. The Restoration project, ‘Resorbable Ceramic Biocomposites for Orthorpeadic and Maxillofacial Applications’, is anticipated to be completed in April 2016. Martyn Marshall, Principal Glass Technologist at Glass Technology Services, said: “Glass continues to prove its worth in the treatment of degenerative joint disease and broken bones. The new generation of bioceramic polymer composites can conform to a patient’s anatomy, protect and support the fractured bone and resorb non-toxically within 24 months of placement. “New injectable composites are also stimulating bone regeneration and delivering specific drugs to the target site. In the treatment of osteoarthritis, bioceramic composite plugs are being developed, which minimise invasive surgery and could significantly delay or completely remove the need for a total joint replacement.” Glass Technology Services is working in partnership on the Restoration project, with the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sagetis Biotech SL, Bionica Tech SRL, Orla Protein Technologies, Karolinska Institutet, Acondicionamiento Tarrasense Associacion, Universidade de Eura, Institut Quimic de Sarria, Fondazione del Piemonte per l’Oncologia and JRI Orthopaedics. Glass Technology Services Ltd provides analysis, consultancy, testing and research and development support to all parts of the glass supply chain – from raw materials to the end consumer. Glass Technology Services prides itself on its confidentiality and independence and is accredited to ISO:9001, 14001 and 17025 standards. For more information please visit www.glass-ts.com, email enquiries@glass-ts.com or telephone +44 (0) 114 290 1801.
