An industry disruptor, Ossiform, was founded with one goal in mind, to improve the healthcare industry by 3D printing bones. The company began testing this new idea in 2014, a time in which true innovators saw the potential for 3D printing. As for human use, the company can 3D print bones from an extra strong polymer that has the ability to bioabsorb back into the body. Patient complications such as infection, end resuly, and recovery time were all improved with the use of this technology.The technology has many facets, including lifelike bone architecture, specific to the individual. Scientific research is underway, with publications in journals to support the evidence that printing bones could dramatically improve the lives of patients and open a new era in the medical industry. The official name, the P3D bone is still in development, but the goal of Ossiform is to allow surgeons to recreate a bone in any single part of the body, and create one tougher than the ones we currently have. Ossiform even stated that these bones would have the ability to deliver chemotherapy or antibiotics to the body. If the FDA clears printing bones, patients who need bone repair or implants now have a world of options, for a fraction of the price, and not to mention a much higher chance of comfortability and success.
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Printing bones is brilliant! It really has the potential to revolutionize care for people in terms of health! I wonder if the bones can grow though… Maybe I missed the part of the article where it might already state that. But still, I’m glad these people take the time to make the bones out of sturdy, lifelike material! This is definitely an idea that should be pursued so that it can help many patients in need.
This is such a cool concept! 3D printing has become such a huge thing these days and to be able to print bones that people can actually use them. I know hip replacements and different metals in people’s bodies can cause them hurt and sickness; however, this seems like a great idea that would be long lasting and more efficient. I wonder what the cost different between having a printed bone or going through the process of replacing with metal.
Using 3D printing to print bones is an incredible idea. Its cool how these bones lead to less complications and risks than the traditional methods of fixing bone problems. Additionally, medical services and surgeries tend to be very expensive, so this product does not only simplify the process of bone implants but also reduces costs for people. If this gets approved, then these 3D printed bones would also lead to more people having access to these medical procedure. All in all, Ossiform is a great example of entrepreneurship because their idea solves several problems with one innovative idea.