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Pre-Clinical Virtual Testing and Finite Element Modeling is Gaining Traction with Engineers, Surgeons and Regulators

Sjoerd Kolk
November 21, 2017
Pre-Clinical Virtual Testing and Finite Element Modeling is Gaining Traction with Engineers, Surgeons and Regulators

The International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) is one of the leading international conferences about innovation in orthopedics. One of the best aspects about the conference is the mix of orthopedic surgeons, academics and representatives from the industry, who come together for fruitful discussions about new and ongoing topics in arthroplasty. We look back at the highlights and the insights we gained.

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Start Your 3D Printing Journey at RSNA

Stephanie Benoit
November 21, 2017
Start Your 3D Printing Journey at RSNA

The end of November is approaching and with it, one of the biggest medical events of the year: RSNA. Hosted by the Radiological Society of North America, this event is an opportunity for radiologists across the world to get up to date with the latest innovations and evolutions in the field of radiology. One such innovation is 3D Printing – here’s what attendees can look forward to for this year’s edition.

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Putting a Price Tag on Your 3D-Printed Hip

Valerie Vervueren
November 09, 2017
Putting a Price Tag on Your 3D-Printed Hip

In his talk, "Health Economics: 3D is Here, But Can We Afford It Moving Forward?” Philip Tack discussed the cost-effectiveness of medical innovations, more specifically, through a case involving a custom 3D-printed implant for a severe acetabular defect.

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Amrita Institute Strengthens Patient Care in India by Investing in a 3D Printing Lab

Julia Yong
October 31, 2017
Amrita Institute Strengthens Patient Care in India by Investing in a 3D Printing Lab

Global awareness of the benefits of 3D Printing has been growing steadily over the past years. In Asia, the technology is not as widespread compared to the United States or Europe - but that looks likely to change soon, with India heading the vanguard on the adoption of the technology in particular. The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is among the first hospitals in India to set up their own 3D printing lab, and will hopefully inspire surrounding countries to adopt the technology.

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Patient Suffering from Gunshot Wound Gets 3D-Printed Shoulder Implant, and Her Mobility Back

Joyce Van den Broeck
September 18, 2017
Patient Suffering from Gunshot Wound Gets 3D-Printed Shoulder Implant, And Her Mobility Back

Just over two years ago, Nathalie Dufaut Danjon was shot by a man with a hunting rifle. The bullet entered her shoulder joint through the front and exited through her shoulder blade. Her shoulder's bony anatomy was destroyed, though the nerves were not affected.

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CADSkills On What It Takes To Bring a 3D-Printed Implant Into the Hands and Jaws of Patients

Sabine Van Canegem
August 14, 2017
3D-Printed Titanium Jaw Implant

CADskills is a medical device startup based in Ghent, Belgium. Their expertise lies in patient-specific implants, with a focus on CMF and neurosurgery patients. What is putting them in Materialise's spotlight however, is their AMSJI: a revolutionary 3D-printed titanium jaw implant that will make life better for extreme maxillary atrophy sufferers. Now there's something to chew on. Or with.

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Baby Born with Brain outside His Skull Saved by Surgeons at Boston Children’s Hospital

Stephanie Benoit
July 20, 2017
Baby Born with Brain outside His Skull Saved by Surgeons at Boston Children’s Hospital

Thanks to Medical 3D Printing, surgeons at Boston Children’s Hospital in the United States have treated a young baby with an encephalocele: a rare disorder where part of the fetus’s brain starts growing outside its head in the womb.

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Phits Wearer Wins Legendary Lanzarote Iron Man Triathlon and Challenge Roth

Stephanie Benoit
July 19, 2017
Phits Wearer Wins Legendary Lanzarote Iron Man Triathlon and Challenge Roth

One of the most famous and grueling triathlons in the world, the Ironman in Lanzarote consists of a 3,86 km swim, a 180,25 km bicycle ride and a marathon (42,20 km). Another legendary triathlon is the Challenge Roth, which takes place in Germany every year. Belgian triathlete Bart Aernouts won both the Lanzarote Ironman and the Challenge Roth of 2017 – and he did it with his 3D-printed Phits insoles.

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Hospitals and 3D Labs: Why, How – and What Now?

Marta Sambaer
July 18, 2017
Key Factors for the Successful Deployment of an In-Hospital 3D Printing Lab

Dr. Philipp Brantner is a radiologist at the University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland. In April, he presented his case study, "Hospitals and 3D labs. Why, how and what now?" at the 2017 Materialise World Summit in Brussels. His inspiring talk centered on his experience in deploying and running an in-hospital 3D printing lab at the Basel University Hospital together with his team. He shared fresh and useful perspectives on implementing a new workflow, its successful outcome, and how to keep the lab sustainable.

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Innovative aMace Technology for Complex Pelvic Tumor Resection and Reconstruction

Anna Fischer
July 13, 2017
Innovative aMace Technology for Complex Pelvic Tumor Resection and Reconstruction

New, 3D-printed hip implants have made five bone cancer patients, two clinical teams and Materialise, very happy. Together with the orthopaedic departments of the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB), Switzerland and the Righospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, Materialise participated in a study to reconstruct periacetabular defects caused by tumors. Dr. Krieg and his colleagues shared their findings in the medical magazine, Leading Opinions.

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