3D-printed titanium scaffolds coated with a multifunctional photothermal-responsive hydrogel promote osteoporotic bone defect repair | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
3D-printed titanium scaffolds coated with a multifunctional photothermal-responsive hydrogel promote osteoporotic bone defect repair
Key Points
Enhanced bone defect repair occurs with 3D-printed titanium scaffolds coated with a multifunctional hydrogel, promoting tissue regeneration effectively.
In experiments, bone healing showed significant improvement within a timeframe of eight weeks compared to control scaffolds.
The approach employed photothermal-responsive hydrogel to facilitate targeted therapy for osteoporotic bone reconstruction.
This innovative methodology may enable new treatment strategies for bone defects in osteoporotic conditions, highlighting further clinical applications.