Finnish Researchers Create First Biodegradable Joint Implant for Arthritic Patients

Researchers at Tampere University of Technology in Finland have developed the world’s first biodegradable joint implant to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, according to a News Medical report.

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The new implant, RegJoint-, allows a patient’s own bone tissue to remain intact during an operation, makes the reconstruction of the joint more sustainable, and provides a cushion that relieves pain caused by friction between bones.

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