Hoya Technosurgical Co. and Tokyo Institute of Technology develop sponge-like artificial bone material for early post-operative period after surgery

The artificial bone („Rifitto“) is composed of type-1 collagen and hydroxyapatite and is easily deformed. On healing, it is gradually replaced by autologous bone. The use of Rifitto is covered by health insurance.

JST press release, December 9, 2013

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