The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Newcastle University.

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Whoa, pretty cool stuff here.

The proof-of-concept research, published today in Experimental Eye Research, reports how stem cells (human corneal stromal cells) from a healthy donor cornea were mixed together with alginate and collagen to create a solution that could be printed, a ‘bio-ink’.


Using a simple low-cost 3D bio-printer, the bio-ink was successfully extruded in concentric circles to form the shape of a human cornea. It took less than 10 minutes to print....

“A corneal transplant can give someone back the gift of sight.”


Reference: 3D Bioprinting of a Corneal Stroma Equivalent. Abigail Isaacson, Stephen Swioklo, Che J. Connon. Experimental Eye Research. doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2018.05.010


https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2018/05/first3dprintingofcorneas/
 
Will human bodies accept corneas made from that plastic stuff? If so, can we make any other body parts of out that type of plastic?
 
I just watched The Bleeding Edge on Netflix.....

Good luck to the guinea pigs.
 
MadSquabbles500 said:
Will human bodies accept corneas made from that plastic stuff? If so, can we make any other body parts of out that type of plastic?
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Certain bones, lots of successful replacements for damaged talus bones done with 3D printing. That’s been a pretty big breakthrough with that particular injury as that bone dosent always heal and can die, now they can replace the bone rather than an entire ankle replacement.

Also pieces of skull to fill in missing areas from traumatic injuries.
 
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bushman505 said:
Certain bones, lots of successful replacements for damaged tali’s bones done with 3D printing. That’s been a pretty big breakthrough with that particular injury as that bone dosent always heal and can die, now they can replace the bone rather than an entire ankle replacement.

Also pieces of skull to fill in missing areas from traumatic injuries.
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That is what I am talking about
 
bushman505 said:
Certain bones, lots of successful replacements for damaged talus bones done with 3D printing. That’s been a pretty big breakthrough with that particular injury as that bone dosent always heal and can die, now they can replace the bone rather than an entire ankle replacement.

Also pieces of skull to fill in missing areas from traumatic injuries.
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My father broke his talus and calcaneous. Lost 1/4 talus and a bit of bone density from calcaneous. Undervalued bones imo. He walks funny if he has to walk for long periods because of it due to the pain.
 
That’s impressive.
 
That's pretty cool. Always good to hear good news coming from the medical world instead of the usual "these 20 things both cause and cure deadly diseases" bullshit people always love to push.
 
Badger67 said:
My father broke his talus and calcaneous. Lost 1/4 talus and a bit of bone density from calcaneous. Undervalued bones imo. He walks funny if he has to walk for long periods because of it due to the pain.
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I’m not sure if getting a 3D printed one is an option for an older injury like that but he should ask an orthopedic surgeon if it is.
 
bushman505 said:
I’m not sure if getting a 3D printed one is an option for an older injury like that but he should ask an orthopedic surgeon if it is.
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After his Knee replacement he doesnt want to ever again. I had to rehab him for 4 months in the winter which is the dumbest time to schedule that surgery.
 
Good. The sooner I can get some cyberpunk/Bladerunner replacement eyes, the better.
 
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