Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Invited Review Paper

Recent Advances on 3D Printing of Patient-Specific Implants for Fibrocartilage Tissue Regeneration

Abstract

Fibrocartilage is a very peculiar type of tissue that can be found in intervertebral disc and meniscus. It is characterized by its avascular nature and for the shear and compressive forces that can be subjected. The number of individuals affected by the degeneration of fibrocartilaginous tissues has been growing and the poor outcomes of the current treatments have led to an increased interest in new alternative approaches. Therefore, the combination of reverse engineering with 3D printing has been extensively explored in order to produce patient-specific implants capable of improving the current clinical outcomes. This review outlines the recent advances achieved in tissue engineering field, especially focusing on fibrocartilaginous tissue.

Journal
Journal of 3D Printing in Medicine
Volume
2
Issue
3
Pagination
129–140
Publisher
Future Medicine
ISSN
2059-4763
URL
https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/3dp-2018-0006
Keywords
Bioinks, fibrocartilage, Patient-specific
Rights
Restricted Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
Project
B-FABULUS
Year of Publication
2018
DOI
10.2217/3dp-2018-0006
Date Published
2018-03-16
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