This from our combined team. To our knowledge, this is the first such use of this type of technology in the USA. We will see if it or technologies like it have staying power. Autologous Minimally Manipulated Homologous Adipose Tissue (AMHAT) for Treatment of Nonhealing Diabetic Foot Ulcers David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD,* Steven G.... Continue Reading →
Doctors Transplant 3-D Printed Ear Made of Human Cells
Superb article in NYT by Roni Rabin featuring a team from San Antonio. This is the next logical step to work that we spoke about about a decade ago for microtia.
3D Printed Skin: A Potentially New Treatment for Chronic Wounds
This work summarized by William Hazeltine from Moakes and coworkers. In the spotlight: suspended layer additive manufacturing (SLAM).
Use of 3D Printed Artificial Bone
Animal Testing on Biodegradable 3D Printed Artificial Bone Successfully Accomplished in Xi’an, China - 3DPrint.com. This is logical low-hanging fruit for 3D printing. Rigid matrices like bone that can accept human cellular ingrowth. Terrific? We think so.