3D Printed Polyurethane Scaffolds for the Repair of Bone Defects

Critical-size bone defects are those that will not heal without intervention and can arise secondary to trauma, infection, and surgical resection of tumors. Treatment options are currently limited to filling the defect with autologous bone, of which there is not always an abundant supply, or ceramic...

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Main Authors: Megan E. Cooke, Jose L. Ramirez-GarciaLuna, Karla Rangel-Berridi, Hyeree Park, Showan N. Nazhat, Michael H. Weber, Janet E. Henderson, Derek H. Rosenzweig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2020.557215/full