3D Printing
This machine 3D prints bones for better, healthier implants
(WIRED) – Danish startup Particle3D has designed a method for printing lightweight customised bone implants that naturally fuse with the body over time […]
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Graftless Bone Transplants Soon to Be Reality: ADAM Takes 3D Bones to Clinical Trials
A Connecticut-based bioprinting startup is piloting the use of ceramics and polymer in 3D-printed bone implants, able to be produced at commodity prices. […]
Orthopedics
Mini ‘magic’ MRI scanner could diagnose knee injuries more accurately
(Imperial College London) – Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a prototype mini MRI scanner that fits around a patient’s leg. The team say the device – which uses so-called ‘magic angle’ effect – could potentially help diagnose knee injuries more quickly, and more accurately. […]
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Hydrogel Offers Double Punch Against Orthopedic Bone Infections
Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult to treat and can delay healing until they are resolved. Now, researchers have a developed a double-duty hydrogel that both attacks the bacteria and encourages bone regrowth with a single application containing two active components. […]
3D Printing
Bioprinting for Bone Regeneration with Nanofiber Coated Tubular Scaffolds
(3DPRINT.COM) – Researchers from both Mexico and Costa Rica have joined efforts to further research into bone regeneration via bioprinting, allowing doctors and surgeons to create patient-specific scaffolds for improved treatment. […]
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3D-printed tissues may keep athletes in action
Scientists at Rice University and the University of Maryland are moving closer to 3D-printed artificial tissues to help heal bone and cartilage typically damaged in sports-related injuries to knees, ankles and elbows. […]