Osteosarcoma is a challenging bone
disease which is commonly associated
with critically sized bone defects and cancer recurrence. Here, we
designed and developed a multifunctional, hierarchical structured
bone scaffold which can meet the demanding requirements for osteosarcoma
management. The 3D printed Ti6Al4V scaffold
with hydrothermally induced TiO2/TiP coating can offer
a unique photothermal conversion property for in vitro bone cancer ablation. The scaffold is also infused with drug-laden
gelatin/hydroxyapatite nanocomposite, which provides the ideal porous
structure for cell adhesion/bone ingrowth and promotes bone regeneration.
The scaffold has been thoroughly characterized by SEM/EDX, TEM, XPS,
XRD, TGA, and UV–vis, and its in vitro bone
cancer ablation efficiency has been validated using MG-63 cells. The
hybrid scaffold showed excellent biocompatibility, and its osteointegration
function has been demonstrated using an animal model.