Researchers have developed a more durable way to repair the dural membrane (dura) that lines the brain and spinal cord. The strong and highly adhesive hydrogel called Dural Tough Adhesive (DTA) solves key problems that may happen when repairing the dural membrane lining after trauma or surgery.

The dural membrane is the outermost of three meningeal layers that line the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. Together, the meninges function as a shock absorber to protect the CNS against trauma, circulate nutrients and remove waste.

The dura also contains cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds all CNS tissues. Injury, trauma or surgery may cause the fluid to leak, which can threaten patients’ lives, neurological functions and recovery… Continue reading.