Categories: Technology

3D Printed Implants to Eliminate Surgical Procedures for Bone Fracture Repair

A team of researchers at Evonik Industries has developed 3D printed implants to replace complex and painful medical procedures implemented during the treatment of bone fracture.

The German chemical company successfully created the implants when investigating into biodegradable composite materials as a substitute for metal implants. Biocompatible elements and materials have a significant advantage over metal implants because of the human body’s ability to absorb these components as it heals.

Conventional surgical methods used when treating broken or fractured bones require surgeons to integrate metal implants into the broken bone to position it and heal over a long period of time. The issue with this practice is that patients are expected to go through a second follow up surgery to remove the metal implants that were placed in the initial surgery.

Evonik Industries’ 3D Printed biocompatible materials slowly dissolves inside the bone as it heals, eliminating the need for patients to undergo a follow up surgical procedure.

Related Post

“In the long term, our focus is regenerative medicine. We want to create bioabsorbable implants to replace damaged tissues with healthy tissues,

said Andreas Karau, head of the Medical Devices Project House. “Our current work on biodegradable composites is a first step in this direction.”

Technically, the company’s newly developed polylactic and acid-based material gradually disintegrate into carbon dioxide and water in the range of a few weeks to months. Currently, Evonik Industries is researching whether the polymers involved in the creation of implants can be combined with substances like calcium phosphate derivatives.

However, the company’s research team hasn’t disclosed whether the composition of the 3D printed implants can be manipulated to alter the time it takes to break down. Depending on the severity of bone fracture, surgeons may need the 3D printed implants to last a few months to even a year.  If the Evonik Industries’ biocompatible implants will support this timeframe of patients, it could be a disruptive technology for the medical industry.


Image Source

Joseph Young

Joseph Young is a finance and tech journalist based in Hong Kong. He has worked with leading media and news agencies in the technology and finance industries, offering exclusive content, interviews, insights and analysis of cryptocurrencies, innovative and futuristic technologies.

Share
Published by
Joseph Young

Recent Posts

WIF Set to Overtake BONK? Lunex Soars with 100x Potential in Altcoin Season

As altcoin season heats up, all eyes are on the rising stars—especially Lunex, which is…

4 hours ago

Binance Coin Price Dips: BNB Holders Rush To Lunex Presale To Hedge Their Long Positions

While the broader market witnessed a notable upward movement, Binance Coin (BNB) experienced a decline…

4 hours ago

Crypto Stalwarts Forecasted 800% Growth in Innovative Projects: VeChain, Rollblock and Polkadot!

This blazing crypto bull run has investors looking for the next top altcoins set to…

4 hours ago

Dogecoin Price Set To Recreate 36,000% Rally From 2021 After Pennant Formation

The Dogecoin price is back in the limelight, captivating the crypto world with its recent…

4 hours ago

Is XRP About to Explode? How Trump’s Victory Is Affecting XRP Price Amidst JetBolt Growth

Ripple’s XRP showed a 68% price increase in the last 7 days following Trump's victory,…

4 hours ago

Ethereum Down While Bitcoin, Solana, and JetBolt Skyrocket In End November 2024

Ethereum stumbles as Bitcoin surges past $97K, Solana eyes new highs, and JetBolt’s presale shakes…

7 hours ago