A comprehensive review of the application of 3D-bioprinting in chronic wound management

• Published in: Expert opinion on drug delivery p. 1
• Main Authors: Guptha, Prathap Madeswara, Kanoujia, Jovita, Kishore, Ankita, Raina, Neha, Wahi, Abhishek, Gupta, Piyush Kumar, Gupta, Madhu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 25.06.2024
• Subjects: Chronic wounds; wound; wound dressing; 3D-bioprinting; natural biomaterials
• DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2024.2355184

Chronic wounds require more sophisticated care than standard wound care because they are becoming more severe as a result of diseases like diabetes. By resolving shortcomings in existing methods, 3D-bioprinting offers a viable path toward personalized, mechanically strong, and cell-stimulating wound dressings. This review highlights the drawbacks of traditional approaches while navigating the difficulties of managing chronic wounds. The conversation revolves around employing natural biomaterials for customized dressings, with a particular emphasis on 3D-bioprinting. A thorough understanding of the uses of 3D-printed dressings in a range of chronic wound scenarios is provided by insights into recent research and patents. The expert view recognizes wounds as a historical human ailment and emphasizes the growing difficulties and expenses related to wound treatment. The expert acknowledges that 3D printing is revolutionary, but also points out that it is still in its infancy and has the potential to enhance mass production rather than replace it. The review highlights the benefits of 3D printing for wound dressings by providing instances of smart materials that improve treatment results by stimulating angiogenesis, reducing pain, and targeting particular enzymes. The expert advises taking action to convert the technology's prospective advantages into real benefits for patients, even in the face of resistance to change in the healthcare industry. It is believed that the increasing evidence from in-vivo studies is promising and represents a positive change in the treatment of chronic wounds toward sophisticated 3D-printed dressings.