Abstract 3D printing (3DP) processes have evolved from simple prototyping for visual
inspection purposes to functional product manufacturing that offers flexibility, customization …

Cartilage is a tension-and load-bearing tissue and has a limited capacity for intrinsic self-
healing. While microfracture and arthroplasty are the conventional methods for cartilage …

Orthopedic surgeons face a lot of difficulties in managing and repairing osteochondral
defects. Damaged articular cartilage and the subchondral bone underneath are both present …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic debilitating disorder causing pain and gradual degeneration
of weight-bearing joints with detrimental effects on cartilage volume as well as cartilage …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and a degenerative joint cartilage
disease that is the most common cause of disability in the world among the elderly. It leads …

Approaches to the design and construction of biomimetic scaffolds for osteochondral tissue,
show increasing advances. Considering the limitations of this tissue in terms of repair and …

Joint defects associated with a variety of etiologies often extend deep into the subchondral
bone leading to functional impairment and joint immobility, and it is a very challenging task …

Articular cartilage damage caused by trauma or degenerative pathologies such as
osteoarthritis can result in significant pain, mobility issues, and disability. Current surgical …

Nowadays, a prevalent joint disease affecting both cartilage and subchondral bone is
osteoarthritis. Osteochondral tissue, a complex tissue unit, exhibited limited self-renewal …

In the last decade, 3D-bioprinting has attracted attention due to its capability to produce
complex scaffolds. The selection of suitable biomaterials for the bioink design is very …