3-D printing continues to improve the way doctors help their patients, as technological advances have made it possible for designers to create customized prosthetics, dental crowns and artificial tumors so doctors can get a closer look at the growth prior to surgery. Many of these devices are printed from solid or relatively inflexible materials as […]
The Feasibility Of 3D Printed Ankles and Feet
3D printing continues to be an innovative way for patients and providers to overcome health challenges. 3D printing can help doctors view a replica organ prior to an operation, or they can provide hardware to be installed during surgery. They’ve also been used as prosthetics, but now researchers are turning their sites on more complex […]
3D Printed Foot and Ankle Implants Successful in Surgery
A new study published in Foot & Ankle International suggests that advancements in three-dimensional printing have allowed surgeons to use custom-made implants for difficult or unique foot and ankle surgeries. The advancement in 3D technology means patients now have a new avenue to treat lower extremity pain and deformities. For their analysis, researchers at Duke University’s […]
