# Origami-Inspired Medical Patches This Internal Medical Patch Biodegrades on its Own By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internal-medical-patch References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/09/this-origami-inspired-medical-patch-when-applied-to-internal-injuries-biodegrades-on-its-own/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2021/origami-inspired-medical-patch-sealing-internal-injuries-0202) This internal medical patch has been created by a team of researchers at [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant) as an origami-inspired solution that could be used for injuries within the body to aid with healing without having to be removed after use. The patch is intended to resist the growth of bacteria and bodily fluids, and is ideal for use with laparoscopic surgery where minimally invasive procedures are traditionally used. The patch could be applied by a medical professional or even [a robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woxsen-university) to maximize the ways it could be used. The internal medical patch also makes traditionally invasive surgeries more suitable for being done using laparoscopic techniques, which could drastically reduce the affect on the patient and reduce the amount of time required to be performed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Origami-inspired Medical Solutions:** Using origami-inspired designs could lead to more efficient and innovative medical solutions. - **Biodegradable Medical Patches:** Developing medical patches that biodegrade could improve patient outcomes and reduce medical waste. - **Minimally Invasive Surgery Techniques:** Adopting minimally invasive surgery techniques could provide significant benefits to patients and medical professionals. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** Medical device manufacturers could explore origami-inspired designs to create more effective and efficient products. - **Biotechnology:** Biotechnology companies could work on developing biodegradable medical patches with better healing properties. - **Robotics and AI:** Robots and AI could be developed further to maximize the potential of origami-inspired medical patches in minimally invasive surgeries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-patch.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Bulbous Ultrasonic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-patch.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Healing Transparent Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches.md) - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Hernia-Treating Bioabsorbable Meshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hernia-repair.md) - [AI-Paired Wound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicosbiotech.md)