We can’t produce more cartilage. The body is not able to replace it as we wear through it on joints. But now, 3D printing and bio-tech advances mean that we can print customized cartilage into previous inaccessible and painful places.
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We can’t produce more cartilage. The body is not able to replace it as we wear through it on joints. But now, 3D printing and bio-tech advances mean that we can print customized cartilage into previous inaccessible and painful places.