The invention of the original Bioglass in the late 1960s marked a watershed moment in the history of biomedical engineering. The material's ability to bond with bone was revolutionary, but the material was not suited for load-bearing applications. Scientists, however, have worked to change that with varying degrees of success but now, researchers at Missouri University of Science & Technology (Rollat) have developed bioglass scaffolds capable of bearing significant loads in the arms, legs and other weight-bearing parts of the body, according to a news release. The advance is the first glass implant material that is strong enough to bear weight and promote bone in-growth, thus opening new possibilities for bone repair, as described in this article.
