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Summary of advantages and disadvantages of fiber-based scaffolds.
| Fiber-based scaffold | Degradability | Mechanical properties | Possibility of cell encapsulation | Collagen deposition | Fatigue phenomena and synovitis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand fibers | +/− | + | − | + | + |
| Woven fibers | − | + | − | + | + |
| Knitted fibers | + | + | − | + | + |
| Braided fibers | +/− | + | + | + | + |
| Braid-twisted fibers | + | + | − | + | − |
| Electrospun fibers | + | + | − | + | − |
| Wet-spun fibers | + | − | + | + | − |
| Multi-layered fibers | + | + | + | + | − |
