Singapore invents fully bioresorbable facial bone fixation solution
Singapore invents fully bioresorbable facial bone fixation solution 11 December 2020 | News
Photo Credit: Osteopore International and Magloy Tech
Singapore-based
Osteopore International, announces their partnership with National University of Singapore (NUS) startup,
Magloy Tech, to commercialise a first-of-its-kind fully degradable facial bone fixation solution consisting of dissolvable magnesium plates and screws.
Currently, Osteopore specialises in the 3D printing of bioresorbable polymer bone implants, which dissolve into carbon dioxide and water in the body within 18 - 24 months. This new solution in collaboration with Magloy Tech will further help facilitate the natural healing for bone fractures, defects and leave zero residue after the wound is restored. It will also significantly reduce post-surgery complication rates and eliminate revision surgeries that are typically associated with permanent
NUS Startup Magloy Tech invents fully bioresorbable facial bone fixation solution
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