By using techniques normally used to make catalytic converters for cars, researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick are now developing a method to produce synthetic bone for tissue engineering.
By using techniques normally used to make catalytic converters for cars, researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick are now developing a method to produce synthetic bone for tissue engineering.
The team is working closely with Warwick Ventures, the University's technology transfer office, in order to look for a suitable partner to help commercialise the technology.
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Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is the removal of some bone marrow tissue for diagnosis and management of cancers of blood cells and multiple myeloma.
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is the removal of some bone marrow tissue for diagnosis and management of cancers of blood cells and multiple myeloma.
The technique involves state-of-the-art extrusion of the implant material through a mould, to produce a 3-dimensional honeycomb texture, with uniform pores throughout.
The surgeon would then be able to precisely match the defect by sculpting the material. After implantation bone cells will be transported into the implant and begin to form new bone.
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Animation and slides providing graphic explanation of Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)/Stem Cell Transplantation that is done for leukemia and other blood-related disorders.
Animation and slides providing graphic explanation of Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)/Stem Cell Transplantation that is done for leukemia and other blood-related disorders.
She added: "We found that we were able to use calcium phosphates - a family of bioceramics that are routinely used in bone implant operations, but by using this technique we were able to improve significantly both the strength and porosity of the implant.
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Damaged Skeletons may Be Reset by Magnetic Bone Implants
A US surgeon has proposed the idea of making artificial bone implants with magnetic properties to deal with some fundamental problems associated with the implantation procedure.
A US surgeon has proposed the idea of making artificial bone implants with magnetic properties to deal with some fundamental problems associated with the implantation procedure.
The increased strength of the material means it could be used in spinal surgery, or in revision hip and knee operations, where currently non-degradable materials such as titanium or steel may be used.
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Made-to-order Bones in the Offing?
Japanese hospitals are running a clinical trial on the world's first custom-made bones which would fit neatly into patients' skulls and eventually give way to real bones.
Japanese hospitals are running a clinical trial on the world's first custom-made bones which would fit neatly into patients' skulls and eventually give way to real bones.
James Meredith, who is working to complete an Engineering Doctorate in this research area, said: "The synthetic bone we are developing is as strong as normal healthy bone yet porous enough to allow bone cells to inhabit it and generate new bone. Over a period of time, we expect the synthetic bone will resorb, leaving only natural bone. I hope that if we can find an industrial partner to take this to market, we will enable treatment of conditions which up to this point have only been possible using metal replacement parts or low strength foam-like bone substitutes"
The researchers will be presenting their work at the national university technology showcase event, Bioversity.
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