Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair with tiny, 3D-printed bricks

Flea-sized, hollow blocks can be filled with materials that improve healing

By Franny White July 24, 2020 Portland, Oregon

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Ramesh Subbiah, Ph.D.

Ramesh Subbiah, Ph.D. (Photo courtesy Ramesh Subbiah)

Photo courtesy Ramesh Subbiah

Luiz Bertassoni, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Luiz Bertassoni, D.D.S., Ph.D. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D Printed Technology

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a tiny, 3D-printed technology that can be assembled like Lego blocks and help repair broken bones and soft tissue. (OHSU)

OHSU

3D Printed Technology

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a tiny, 3D-printed technology that can be assembled like Lego blocks and help repair broken bones and soft tissue. (OHSU)

OHSU

3D Printed Technology

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a tiny, 3D-printed technology that can be assembled like Lego blocks and help repair broken bones and soft tissue. (OHSU)

OHSU