3D printing of silicone meniscus implant via extrusion technique

• Main Author: Liu, Hang
• Other Authors: Yeong Wai Yee
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/75711
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The human knee meniscus provides physical protection through transmitting loads, providing shock absorption, and distributing high peak stresses on the underlying surfaces. However, current surgical and repair methods for complex meniscus injuries and large osteochondral lesions often do not g...