The present disclosure provides a biocompatible composite and method for
its use in repairing tissue defects, including defects in cartilage. The
biocompatible composite includes a fibrous polymeric component and a
polymerizable agent, which is capable of forming the biocompatible
composite in situ at the site of a tissue defect. In embodiments, the
repair site at which the biocompatible composite is to be applied may be
treated with a priming agent, permitting polymerization of the
polymerizable agent to the tissue located at the repair site.