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@article{188308,
        author = {Joseph Etoumou B. A. Kassi},
        title = {Injectable Scaffold: Comparative Review of Preparation Methods},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2985-2990},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188308},
        abstract = {Injectable scaffolds have emerged as minimally invasive platforms for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. By allowing in situ gelation or defect filling, they circumvent limitations of pre-formed implants and enable cell/drug delivery within irregular tissue geometries. A wide range of preparation strategies have been developed, broadly categorized into physical gelation, chemical crosslinking, supramolecular self-healing systems, and pre-formed injectable constructs. Each approach offers distinct advantages and limitations with respect to injectability, gelation control, mechanical integrity, biocompatibility, and clinical applicability. This mini-review provides a comparative analysis of these preparation methods, highlighting their practical considerations and suitability for bone and soft tissue regeneration.},
        keywords = {Bone regeneration; Drug delivery, Hydrogel, Injectable scaffold, Tissue engineering},
        month = {December},
        }