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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Long-bone segmental defects pose significant challenges in orthopedic reconstruction.
  • Current treatments often involve autografts or allografts with limitations.
  • Biocompatible and biodegradable scaffolds offer a promising alternative for bone defect repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and manufacture a novel scaffold and fixation system for rabbit tibia segmental defects.
  • To evaluate the degradation, mechanical properties, and cell viability of the developed scaffold.
  • To assess the accuracy and efficacy of the fixation system using a 3D-printed surgical jig in a rabbit model.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized polycaprolactone (PCL) and PCL-alginate (PCL-Alg) for scaffold fabrication via phase separation casing.
  • Conducted degradation and mechanical testing on scaffolds.
  • Assessed cell viability on scaffolds.
  • Designed and 3D-printed a stereolithography (SLA) surgical jig for accurate component placement.
  • Performed cadaver tests on New Zealand White rabbits to validate jig accuracy and system mechanical integrity.

Main Results:

  • PCL and PCL-Alg scaffolds exhibited suitable degradation rates and early weight-bearing capacity.
  • Scaffold porosity allowed for alginate hydrogel infiltration.
  • Cell viability increased by Day 7 and showed a marginal decrease by Day 14.
  • 3D-printed surgical jigs enabled accurate placement of scaffolds, nails, and screws in rabbit cadavers.
  • Designed fixation components demonstrated sufficient strength for surgical insertion.

Conclusions:

  • The developed PCL-based scaffold and fixation system are suitable for rabbit tibia segmental defect reconstruction.
  • The novel 3D-printed surgical jig ensures accurate placement of the reconstructive components.
  • The system exhibits promising potential for clinical translation in orthopedic regenerative medicine.