3D printed and punched porous surfaces of a non-resorbable, biphasic implant for the repair of osteochondral lesions improves repair tissue adherence and ingrowth

Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate a non-resorbable implant for the focal repair of osteochondral defects. Enhanced adherence of repair cartilage overgrowing the implants was the secondary goal and was tested by introducing porosities on the articular surface of the implant. This study evaluated four versions of the...

Vital Role of In-House 3D Lab to Create Unprecedented Solutions for Challenges in Spinal Surgery, Practical Guidelines and Clinical Case Series

For decades, the advantages of rapid prototyping for clinical use have been recognized. However, demonstrations of potential solutions to treat spinal problems that cannot be solved otherwise are scarce. In this paper, we describe the development, regulatory process, and clinical application of two types of patient specific 3D-printed devices...

3D-Printed Regenerative Magnesium Phosphate Implant Ensures Stability and Restoration of Hip Dysplasia

Osteoarthritis of the hip is a painful and debilitating condition commonly occurring in humans and dogs. One of the main causes that leads to hip osteoarthritis is hip dysplasia. Although the current surgical methods to correct dysplasia work satisfactorily in many circumstances, these are associated with serious complications, tissue...