3D-printed bone implants that release drugs as they heal

Czech researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague are building titanium joint implants with a porous internal structure designed to hold medication and release it gradually after surgery. The project is a collaboration with surgeons at Motol University Hospital.

The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News | • Aug 5, 2026

3D-printed bone implants that release drugs as they heal | The Optimist Daily

Czech researchers are testing 3D-printed titanium implants with porous structures that deliver antibiotics and other drugs directly at the surgical site.

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