3D-Printed Bone Encourages Tissue Growth

May-08-16 Researchers have created a 3D printed bone replacement that uses both real bone and plastic to encourage the growth of natural tissue.

Developed by a team from Johns Hopkins University, the bone replacement material is made up of 30 percent decellularized, pulverized, bovine bone mixed with a biodegradable polymer. The material can be printed in almost any shape, significantly increasing the options surgeons have to work with, and the natural bone component helps to attract cells that attach to the implant to form natural tissue. In tests, hybrid bone material was much more successful at encouraging tissue growth than previous materials.

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