Medical Xpress August 26, 2024
University of Waterloo

A research team from the University of Waterloo has developed a new material that shares many of the same traits as bone tissue. Using it in 3D printers provides a new and innovative treatment option for patients undergoing major skeletal repair and reconstructive surgery.

Surgical reconstruction in these cases currently involves and donated bone. Surgeons request a specific size and type from tissue banks to best match their patient’s anatomy, but it’s rarely a perfect fit. A recipient’s body may also reject donated bone.

To solve these problems, this new biopolymer nanocomposite material can be 3D-printed into a customized bone graft engineered to meet a patient’s unique needs. It may also eliminate the need for , reduce...

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