Response to Leighanne

2 Corinthians 5:17 is commonly used to support the issue of bone tissue regeneration as it compares to the regenerative power of the Holy Spirit in an individuals body. However, there are additional scriptures that talk about bone tissue regeneration and healing such as Ezekiel 37:1-10 and Proverbs 3:8. These verses provide the biblical basis for bone tissue regeneration, which has attracted attention in the field of medicine because of the growth of the aging population and increased demands for organs/tissues for transplant. While these verses do not specifically talk about bone tissue engineering, they compare to it as they show Gods transformative power. Exodus 15:26 states that God heals us of our diseases. He uses various methods of healing including modern medicine practices like bone tissue engineering.

Despite attracting attention in the field of medicine in recent years, bone tissue engineering has been characterized by some complications even as the demand for functional bone grafts increases (Amini, Laurencin & Nukavarapu, 2013). Some of the complications associated with these processes are attributable to a lack of adequate knowledge and expertise. Amini, Laurencin & Nukavarapu (2013) contend that successful bone tissue engineering requires an understanding of bone mechanics, bone structure, and tissue formation. The shortcomings and complications of bone tissue engineering require more research aimed at enhancing understanding of bone biology and how bone regeneration takes place in light of the use of smart biomaterials and other tools. According to Perez et al. (2018), a comprehensive understanding of bone tissue engineering and cell-based therapies is required to enhance the overall outcomes of this process. Such understanding would promote better integration of these therapeutic approaches into bone defects resulting in improved bone repair and regeneration. Current shortcomings will continue to drive research in this field and improve bone tissue engineering.

References

Amini, A.R., Laurencin, C.T. & Nukavarapu, S.P. (2013). Bone tissue engineering: Recent advances and challenges. Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 40(5), 363-408.

Perez, J.R., Kouroupis, D., Li, D.J., Best, T.M., Kaplan, L. & Correa, D. (2018). Tissue engineering and cell-based therapies for fractures and bone defects. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 6(105), 1-23.