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I thought that's why coral was used for bone implants it's first shaped like the part needed then once implanted your own bone cells gradually take over. Maybe
by dghughes 10y ago
I thought that's why coral was used for bone implants it's first shaped like the part needed then once implanted your own bone cells gradually take over.
Maybe it was just a trial I saw to see if it worked or maybe it can only be used for small patches not entire sections of bone like a femur or hip joint.
- Aelinsaar 10y agoNo, you're absolutely right. Coral is porous, and pretty biocompatible. It's the same thing that happens with a graft from a cadaver!
- andyidsinga 10y agomakes me wonder about 3d printing with powder-compound coral or cadaver bone - potentially even with very simple FDM 3d printers. I was astounded to learn about the composite materials being developed for cheap 3d printers - see http://colorfabb.com/ http://colorfabb.com/ and https://ninjatek.com/products/filaments/ninjaflex/ https://ninjatek.com/products/filaments/ninjaflex/
- Aelinsaar 10y agoTIL something really cool, thanks.