Application of 3D-Printed, PLGA-Based Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering

Polylactic acid-glycolic acid (PLGA) has been widely used in bone tissue engineering due to its favorable biocompatibility and adjustable biodegradation. 3D printing technology can prepare scaffolds with rich structure and function, and is one of the best methods to obtain scaffolds for bone tissue repair. This review systematically summarizes the research progress of 3D-printed, PLGA-based scaffolds. The properties of the modified components of scaffolds are introduced in detail. The influence of structure and printing method change in printing process is analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of their applications are illustrated by several examples. Finally, we briefly discuss the limitations and future development direction of current 3D-printed, PLGA-based materials for bone tissue repair.

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This review systematically summarizes the research progress of 3D-printed, PLGA-based scaffolds, introduces the properties of the modified components, analyzes the influence of structure and printing method change in the printing process, illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of their applications with examples, and finally discusses the limitations and future development direction of current 3D-printed, PLGA-based materials for bone tissue repair.