Bone and cartilage tissues 3D printed to heal sport-related injuries

Bioscientists from Rice University (TX, USA) and the University of Maryland (MD, USA) have reported success in the engineering of scaffolds that replicate the physical characteristics of osteochondral tissue. A collaborative team of bioscientists from Rice University (TX, USA) and the University of Maryland (MD, USA) have reported success in the development and engineering of a scaffold capable of replicating the physical characteristic of osteochondral tissue, namely in the growth of hard bone under a compressible layer of cartilage. The project has been focused on advancing sports medicine, as small cracks and broken bones can be career-ending for some athletes....