Pouyan Ahangar, Jialiang Li, Leslie S Nkindi, Zohreh Mohammadrezaee, Megan E Cooke, Paul A Martineau, Michael H Weber, Elie Saade, Nima Nateghi, Derek H Rosenzweig
Limitations of bone defect reconstruction include poor bone healing and osteointegration with acrylic cements, lack of strength with bone putty/paste, and poor osteointegration. Tissue engineering aims to bridge these gaps through the use of bioactive implants. However, there is often a risk of infection and biofilm formation associated with orthopedic implants, which may develop anti-microbial resistance. To promote bone repair while also locally delivering therapeutics, 3D-printed implants serve as a suitable alternative...
December 30, 2023: Micromachines