Tissue Engineering and Bone and Cartilage Tissue Engineering

Bone and cartilage defects are a challenge for the orthopaedic and plastic and reconstructive field. Autologous bone grafting is used to repair bone defects, but is limited by donor site morbidity and resorption of bone. Autologous cartilage is available but exceptionally limited by availability. Current synthetic materials to replace bone and cartilage are limited by infection and foreign body reactions. However, with the advancements in biomaterials and stem cells new therapeutic strategies offer great promise. This Special Issue will provide an update on new biomaterials for bone and cartilage tissue engineering.

The issue will focus on providing an update on the new biomaterials that show promise for bone and cartilage repair. The purpose of the issue is to provide an overview of upcoming biomaterials for bone and cartilage tissue regeneration. Articles examining new biomaterials to overcome the challenge of cartilage and bone repair will be included.

Dr. Michelle Griffin
Guest Editor

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• bone tissue engineering 
• cartilage tissue engineering 
• bone defect 
• cartilage defect 
• biomaterials 
• ceramics 
• polymers 
• 3d printing 
• bioprinting