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How 3D printing is creating replacement joints that last decades

Quick fact

3D-printed joint implants can last for decades because they feature porous surfaces that mimic bone's natural architecture, encouraging bone to grow into the implant and creating a strong, permanent bond.

Why this is interesting

What if a replacement joint could be built specifically for your body, with a surface that bone grows into, making it last decades? That’s the promise of 3D printing in orthopedics.