Patent Issued for Modular tissue scaffolds (USPTO 12023251).

A patent has been issued for modular tissue scaffolds developed by inventors from Depuy Synthes. The scaffolds are designed to fill bone, cartilage, or soft tissue defects and can be custom designed to fit the specific needs of an individual. The system includes biocompatible and degradable modules that can be coupled together to fill the tissue gap. The scaffolds are made from a biodegradable polymer material and can be coated with calcium-deficient carbonate-containing hydroxyapatite. The system also includes a porous scaffold rack and fixation elements to secure the scaffold assembly to the tissue. [Extracted from the article]