World’s First 3D Printed Vertebral Implantations, Peking University Study

Advancements in 3D printing has allowed for progress to be made in the field of biomedical engineering. In the world, there have been hip and knee replacements made with 3D printing; however, this is the first time that an artificial vertebral body has been 3D printed to be used in humans. The main advantages in 3D printing are the preciseness and flexibility in creating extremely complex shapes and features. This allows each implantation to be personalized towards each patient.

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