3D Printed Ocular Prostheses to Redefine Quality Standards
In a new development, Fraunhofer IGD has introduced 3D printed ocular prostheses, garnering praise from patients and ocularists alike. The project has streamlined... read more »
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3D Printing Enhances Breast Reconstruction Surgery Efficiency
University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers are pioneering personalized breast reconstruction with 3D printing, potentially enhancing post-surgery recovery. Traditional methods often require multiple... read more »
Malaysian Hospital Performs Heel Bone Replacement with 3D Printing
Malaysian oncologists have recently achieved a milestone by successfully conducting the country's inaugural heel bone replacement using a 3D printed mold. The procedure... read more »
Scientists Advance Neurological Research with 3D Printed Brain Tissue
In a new development at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, scientists have achieved a leap forward in neurological research by creating the world's first... read more »
Scottish Researchers Pioneer 3D Printed Hip Replacements Technique
In a new study, orthopedic specialists at NHS Golden Jubilee, in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, have pioneered the integration of 3D... read more »
New Partnership Pushes Innovation in Bone Implant Technology
Advanced Development of Additive Manufacturing (A.D.A.M.) and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have forged a collaboration to propel the field... read more »
UK Hospital Turns to 3D Printed Models to Assist Liver Cancer Surgery
In a new initiative at University Hospital Southampton, surgeons have leveraged 3D printed liver models for intricate cancer surgeries. Supported by the Planets... read more »
Fully 3D Printed Bone Implant Used in Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
Holy Name Medical Center in New Jersey has recently achieved a milestone in orthopedic patient care by successfully performing its first surgery using... read more »
Bioceramic Scaffolds: A Novel Approach to Cranial Bone Regeneration
Researchers at South China University of Technology have made significant strides in cranial restoration using 3D printed flat-bone-mimetic bioceramic scaffolds. The human cranial... read more »
3D Printing Restoring Hearing for Children in Middle East
Jason Szolomayer, founder of 3DP4ME, a U.S.-based nonprofit, is making significant strides in the Middle East, particularly in Jordan, by providing 3D printed... read more »
3D Printing Assists with Reconstructive Jaw Surgery
UC San Diego Health, in collaboration with Navy Medical Center San Diego, has successfully implemented a pioneering jaw reconstruction surgery using 3D printed... read more »
New Material Advances 3D Printed Bone Replacements
Daniel Bomze, Director of Medical Solutions at Lithoz, discussed their novel Lithabone HA 480 material for 3D printed bone replacements in a recent... read more »
Taiwanese Institute Prints Country’s First Jaw Prosthesis
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (KVGH) have jointly developed the country's first 3D printed prosthetic jaws, specifically... read more »
Researchers 3D Print Hair Follicles in Lab-Grown Skin
A team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has achieved a notable advancement in 3D bioprinting by successfully integrating hair follicles into lab-grown human skin.... read more »
3D Printing Corrects Patient’s Spine and Adds Height
Edurne Heredia had a distinct spinal issue: a triangular lumbar vertebra, resulting from congenital scoliosis. This abnormality impacted her daily activities, causing discomfort... read more »
Osaka University Makes Progress in Precision Bioprinting
Recent advancements in bioprinting open possibilities for repairing organ damage by cultivating replacements in labs. A key challenge is accurately bioprinting live cells... read more »
Researchers 3D Print Eye Implant for Diabetes Treatment
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institutet have engineered a 3D printed eye implant for treating diabetes. The device encapsulates... read more »
3D Printed Finger Prosthesis Offers Low-Cost Mobility Solution for Amputees
A recent graduate from the University of Houston, David Edquilang, has developed an innovative 3D printable finger prosthesis named "Lunet." Unlike traditional prostheses... read more »
Oxford Researchers Use 3D Printing for Brain Injury Repair
University of Oxford researchers have developed a technique to 3D print neural cells resembling the cerebral cortex's architecture. Published in Nature Communications, this... read more »
3D Printed Splints vs. Nasal Taping Post-Rhinoplasty
After rhinoplasty, postoperative edema is a common concern, impacting patient satisfaction due to prolonged aesthetic result visualization. Researchers have published a study that... read more »
