A61F2002/3084

Three-dimensionally printed tissue engineering scaffolds for tissue regeneration

The present disclosure relates to a three-dimensionally (3D) printed tissue engineering scaffold for tissue regeneration and a method for manufacturing the 3D printed tissue engineering scaffold. The 3D printed tissue engineering scaffold may be fabricated at least in part from a composite material having an insoluble component and soluble component. The three-dimensional tissue scaffolds of the disclosure may be fabricated via a rapid prototyping machine. In some instances, the three-dimensional shape of the fabricated tissue engineering scaffold may correspond to a three-dimensional shape of a tissue defect of a patient.

Metatarsal arthroplasty devices, systems, and methods
12453638 · 2025-10-28 ·

Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.

BONE DEFECT REPAIR APPARATUS
20260000514 · 2026-01-01 ·

A repair apparatus for repairing bone defects comprises an intramedullary nail extending into spaced apart first and second bone fragments of the bone defect through the ends thereof. A nanofiber mesh scaffold is disposed about the intramedullary nail and positioned between the ends of the first and second bone fragments.

Processes for additively manufacturing orthopedic implants

Orthopedic implants produced by additive manufacture, followed by refinement of exterior and interior surfaces trough mechanical erosion, chemical erosion, or a combination of mechanical and chemical erosion. Surface refinement removes debris, and also produces bone-growth enhancing micro-scale and nano-scale structures.

DRY HYDROGEL IMPLANTS
20260083565 · 2026-03-26 ·

Dry cellulose-reinforced hydrogels may include a cellulose nanofiber network and an interstitial hydrogel portion within interstitial regions of the cellulose nanofiber network, the interstitial hydrogel portion comprising a hydrogel that is dry. The dry hydrogel implant may be inserted into the body and allowed to rehydrate in situ.