3D Bioprinting May Soon Have Orthopedic, Spine Applications

Using three dimensional bioprinting technology, scientists have been able to print skin and vertebral discs and implant them into non-human bodies successfully, according to a story published in The Washington Post.

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Laura Dyrda

The technology stacks up layers of living material to make three dimensional shapes and is currently used to construct living tissue. In addition to creating vertebral discs, this technology has the potential to produce knee cartilage for orthopedic repairs. Scientists project this technology could be ready for human trials in two to five years, according to the report.

Read the report about bioprinting technology.

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