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 […]
3-D Printing Is Revolutionizing The Medical Industry
Technology is revolutionizing a number of different industries, but one of the most intriguing is how it’s affecting healthcare. From developing better vaccines to making doctors available for consultations through smartphone apps, technology is leading the way. Another technological advancement that is taking the healthcare industry by storm is the advent of the 3-D printer. […]
