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How to 3D print ‘joint patches’ with ink made of cartilage

July 1, 2016 /

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Strands of cow cartilage substitute for ink in a 3D bioprinting process that may one day create cartilage patches for worn-out joints.

"Our goal is to create tissue that can be used to replace large amounts of worn out tissue or design patches," says Ibrahim T. Ozbolat, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics at Penn State. "Those who have osteoarthritis in their joints suffer a lot. We need a new alternative treatment for this."

Posted by A’ndrea Elyse Messer-Penn State

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