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Regrowing Bones

Researchers Print Bone Implants to Treat Non-Healing Defects

by Hanna Watkin
Published Aug 3, 2018

Researchers from NYU Langone Health have developed 3D printed bone implants that encourage new bone growth, dissolving as they are replaced. This could make a huge difference to the lives of those suffering from non-healing bone defects.