Bioengineered bone grafts

At the New York Stem Cell Foundation, researchers use an innovative process to produce bone grafts in small segments and then attach them to fill a large bone defect.  As described: “The method involves mapping the bone defect using CT imaging, and then producing a customized biomaterial scaffold using computer manufacturing techniques. By producing the scaffold in small segments, the researchers can then grow patient-specific stem cells on the segments in a bioreactor. The bioreactor ensures that the cells grow uniformly throughout each scaffold segment. Once the segments are ready, the researchers assemble them in the large bone defect using a biocompatible bone adhesive to create an intact bioengineered bone graft.”  See the video.  MORE WITH VIDEO

Image Credit:  New York Stem Cell Foundation