Replacement effect of 3D printed cartilage. (A) Schematic depicting enhanced osteochondral defect healing, marked by hyaline cartilage and high-quality subchondral bone formation, achieved through an ECM-inspired natural scaffold. Reproduced with permission [116]. Copyright 2023, Elsevier. (B) Schematic depicting the fabrication process of the chondrogenic/osteogenic PEGS/MBG bilayer scaffold, and its utilization in the context of a full-thickness articular osteochondral defect. Reproduced with permission [74]. Copyright 2020, Elsevier. (C) Schematic illustration of 3D bioprinted scaffolds and cartilage repair. DCECM, IPFP-ADSC, GelMA, and alginate (ALG) co-exist with 3D bio-ink for articular cartilage repair. Reproduced with permission [117]. Copyright 2022, Elsevier. (D) Schematic preparation of the WPU-ECM hybrid scaffold and cartilage repair in cells and rabbit models. Reproduced with permission [118]. Copyright 2021, Elsevier.