Methods for making biomaterials for augmentation of soft and hard tissues, kits containing precursors for forming the biomaterials, and the resulting biomaterials are described herein. The biomaterials are formed from at least a first and a second precursor component. The first precursor component contains at least two nucleophilic groups, and the second precursor component contains at least two electrophilic groups. The nucleophilic and electrophilic groups of the first and second precursor components form covalent linkages with each other at physiological temperatures. The precursors are selected based on the desired properties of the biomaterial. In the preferred embodiment, the first precursor is a siloxane. Optionally, the biomaterials contain additives, such as thixotropic agents, radiopaque agents, or bioactive agents. In the preferred embodiment, the biomaterials are used to augment at least one vertebra of the spine (vertebroplasty).
本文描述了用于增强软组织和硬组织的
生物材料制备方法,包含形成
生物材料的前体物质的套件以及所得到的
生物材料。
生物材料由至少第一和第二前体成分形成。第一前体成分含有至少两个亲核基团,第二前体成分含有至少两个电子亲和基团。第一和第二前体成分的亲核和电子亲和基团在生理温度下形成共价键。前体物质根据所需的
生物材料性质进行选择。在首选实施例中,第一前体是
硅氧烷。可选地,
生物材料包含添加剂,例如流变剂、放射性不透明剂或
生物活性剂。在首选实施例中,
生物材料用于增强脊柱的至少一个椎体(椎体成形术)。