UMass develops an inexpensive, synthetic bone called FlexBone to aid in tissue grafting

Synthetic FlexBone Could Help Speed Bone Transplant Recovery (ScienceDaily)

Smart orthopedic implants, self-fitting tissue scaffolding created by UMMS researchers (PhysOrg.com)
University of Massachusetts Medical School has developed a new type of tissue and bone scaffolding polymer - biodegradable safely reabsorbed by the body as it breaks down over time, heat activated, malleable, with nanoparticle core and shape memory features.
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