Promising biomaterial to build better bones with 3-D printing
3-D printable ink produces a synthetic bone filler that induces bone regeneration
Date:
September 28, 2016
Source:
Northwestern University
Summary:
Engineers have developed a 3-D printable ink that produces a synthetic bone implant that rapidly induces bone regeneration and growth. This hyperelastic "bone" material, whose shape can be easily customized, one day could be especially useful for the treatment of bone defects in children.
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Cross-section of a 3-D printed adult human femur.
Credit: Adam E. Jakus, Northwestern University
A Northwestern Engineering research team has developed a 3-D printable ink that produces a synthetic bone implant that rapidly induces bone regeneration and growth. This hyperelastic "bone" material, whose shape can be easily customized, one day could be especially useful for the treatment of bone defects in children.
Bone implantation surgery is never an easy process, but it is particularly painful and complicated for children. With both adults and children, often times bone is harvested from elsewhere in the body to replace the missing bone, which can lead to other complications and pain. Metallic implants are sometimes used, but this is not a permanent fix for growing children.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160928213732.htm
