Custom 3D-Printed Triply Periodic Minimal Surface-Based Bone Implants

Orthopedic implants are commonly utilized to support or replace damaged or injured bones in an effort to restore form and function. There are several challenges associated with the current metallic bone implants, such as lack of biomimicry and stress-shielding. Given the limited selection of implant materials, a difficulty arises in designing and fabricating a biomimetic, functionally graded, light-weight bone structure to overcome the mentioned challenges. This talk presents a proof-of-concept study on design and 3D-printing of lattice-based structures for patient-defect-specific orthopedic implants with improved biomimicry that would mitigate stress-shielding.

• Lukasz Witek, Assistant Professor, Biomaterials Division and Director of Dental Academic Research Experience Program, NYU College of Dentistry; Department of Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
• Vijayavenkataraman Sanjairaj, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering, NYUAD; Global Network Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

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