Methods of manufacturing prosthetic devices for use as an artificial
meniscus are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include
injection molding a resilient core material, tensioning reinforcing
fibers around the injection molded core, and injection molding an outer
layer to embed the reinforcing fibers within the prosthetic device. In
some instances the core material is a polycarbonate polyurethane and the
reinforcing fibers are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
(UHMWPE) having a lower melting temperature than the polyurethane. In one
particular embodiment, the core material is Bionate 80A and the
reinforcing fibers are made of Dyneema. In other embodiments, methods for
manufacturing a reinforced material for use in prosthetic devices is
disclosed.