Handheld 3D Bioprinters Revolutionize Musculoskeletal Injury Treatment

The new technology will simplify the process and greatly reduce surgical time

The new technology will simplify the process and greatly reduce surgical time ()

Using 3D printing technology, UConn Health researchers have come up with a new way to surgically reconstruct musculoskeletal injuries. Bioengineers in the dental school have developed a handheld device that uses a special "bioink" that adheres to the damaged muscle inside the body without the need for suturing - simplifying the process and greatly reducing surgical time.

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