To address the complications associated with traditional methods of surgical reconstruction for major skeletal repair, a University of Waterloo research team has developed a new material that shares many of the same traits as bone tissue.
Using 3D printers, they are providing a new and innovative treatment option for patients undergoing major skeletal repair and reconstructive surgery. It may also eliminate the need for metal plates, reduce the risk of infection and increase the chance that the patient’s body will successfully accept the graft.
This material is the latest innovation by researchers to disrupt health care through various technologies. The ultimate goal for this material is to improve patient outcomes after undergoing bone reconstructive surgery, lowering the overall burden on patients, improving their quality of life and decreasing the strain on healthcare systems by reducing the frequency of follow-up procedures.
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