Piezoelectric Patch Assists Cartilage Regeneration
April 12, 2022 | Terry Sharrer
“A team of researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a biomaterial scaffold that generates small amounts of electricity when compressed. The piezoelectric material is intended to facilitate cartilage regeneration in joints. Normal movement of a joint in which the scaffold is implanted will create repeated small bursts of electricity. The researchers hypothesize that this electrical charge is a key component of cartilage healing, and helps to attract cells that will colonize and grow within the scaffold.” MORE
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