Biomaterials for Orthopedic Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

Biomaterials play a crucial role in orthopaedic engineering and regenerative medicine, and aim to restore or enhance the functionality of musculoskeletal tissues and organs. This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers and scholars to present their novel findings, cutting-edge advancements, and innovative techniques in the field of biomaterials for orthopedic engineering and regenerative medicine.

Addressing a wide range of topics, this Special Issue seeks to explore the design, development, characterization, and application of biomaterials for orthopedic applications. Various aspects are encompassed, including, but not limited to, scaffold materials, tissue engineering constructs, drug delivery systems, and the incorporation of stem cells or growth factors.

Articles addressing the challenges associated with orthopedic conditions, such as bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon, and intervertebral disc injuries, are of particular interest. Additionally, investigations that focus on the interaction between biomaterials and host tissues, biocompatibility, bioactivity, and immunomodulatory effects are welcome.

Through the dissemination of advancements in biomaterials for orthopaedic engineering and regenerative medicine, this Special Issue aims to foster dialogue, collaboration, and innovation among researchers, engineers, and clinicians in this rapidly evolving field. This Special Issue of Bioengineering, entitled “Biomaterials for Orthopedic Engineering and Regenerative Medicine”, will encompass original research articles and reviews on the following topics:

1. Live cell printing towards addressing clinical challenges of bone tissue engineering;
2. 3D-bioprinted scaffolds for osteochondral defects;
3. Smart biomaterials for cartilage regeneration;
4. Biomaterials for tissue engineering;
5. Natural polymer-based bioink for orthopedic implants;
6. Theranostic approaches for orthopaedic applications.

Dr. Patrick W. Whitlock
Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Ghorai
Dr. Abir Dutta
Guest Editors

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• biomaterials
• orthopedic engineering
• regenerative medicine
• tissue engineering
• scaffold materials
• drug delivery systems
• stem cells
• growth factors
• biocompatibility
• musculoskeletal tissue