With the creation of the 3D printer, humans have been able to create many things. Some of these creations have included art, blood cells, car parts, and now engineers have been able to create new bones. Engineers have created a composite-like material that can be added to a normal bone that has been damaged which promotes cell growth. After many tests, no ill-effects have been found yet. Given a few years, doctors will be able to use this research in order to replace bone tissue.
The use of a 3D printer to repair bone problems is valuable. Unlike human error, all of these 3D printers are very exact. By creating a bone-like substance, doctors and physicians can order repairs that are unique to each individual patient.
So while these substances promote new bone growth, engineers could go even further than this. There could be the possibility where they can create an entire new bone that will be able to create artificial cell growth. With this, it could help many patients that have bone ailments such as leukemia. There will be great opportunities with this product with bio-medical engineers.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15963467
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