Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5R21AR083046-02
An Arthroscopic 3D Bioprinter for Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
Recipient
University of California, San Diego
Award Amount
$173,800.00
Ceiling
$173,800.00
Awarded
April 02, 2025
Identifier
5R21AR083046-02
This NIH grant funds the development of a minimally invasive arthroscopic 3D bioprinter to improve rotator cuff tear repair by precisely depositing bioinks to enhance tendon-bone attachment, potentially reducing retear rates and improving surgical outcomes.
Description
Development of an arthroscopic 3D bioprinter to enhance attachment of torn rotator cuff tendons to bone, aiming to reduce retear incidence and improve healing through minimally invasive surgery.