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Performing a Wrist Osteotomy with 3D Printing at Hampshire Hand Surgery Clinic

Stephanie Benoit
January 24, 2017
Performing a Wrist Osteotomy with 3D Printing at Hampshire Hand Surgery Clinic

Mr. Alistair Phillips works at a major trauma clinic in Southampton, where he receives many referral cases of patients who require elbow surgery and complex trauma reconstruction, often from car accidents.

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Why You Should Be Planning Knee Procedures Digitally

Clare Satterly
January 20, 2017
Why You Should Be Planning Knee Procedures Digitally

To what extent can success be attributed to planning? As with most things in life it undoubtedly helps, and in orthopaedic surgery there are many good reasons to use digital planning tools for both complex and simple procedures, given that digital images and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) are now the norm in most hospitals.

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Betty Regains Mobility in Shattered Elbow with Medical 3D Printing

Stephanie Benoit
January 12, 2017
Betty Regains Mobility in Shattered Elbow with Medical 3D Printing

Betty and her husband were about to leave on their annual holiday to Spain when they heard the bad news: her husband was terminally ill. The situation only got worse when Betty fell during the holiday and shattered her right elbow. Although she received medical attention, it was impossible to allow the bones to heal properly at a time when her husband needed all her care and attention.

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The Rise of 3D Technology for Patient Treatment in Brazil

Bruno Barreto
January 10, 2017
The Rise of 3D Technology for Patient Treatment in Brazil

Our Materalise Brazil office recently took the initiative to start a lecture series in Brazil entitled: “Innovation in 3D technology for health”. The aim of the lectures is to create awareness about the possibilities of 3D Printing for healthcare professionals, and how our technology can help hospitals treat their patients more effectively. The lectures, attended by over 300 academics, operators and hospital staff, took place at three different universities throughout the country.

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2016 in Retrospect: Our Top 5 Blog Posts

Stephanie Benoit
December 22, 2016
2016 in Retrospect: Our Top 5 Blog Posts

It’s been busier than ever at Materialise this year, and we’re proud to have worked on so many amazing projects! We’ve also gone through quite a few changes – from an entire rebranding to a new website, we’re feeling fresh and ready for a new year. Let’s take a look at the five most popular blog posts of 2016!

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ISTA 2016 Industry Session: a Business Perspective on the Next 10 Years of Innovation in Orthopedics

Sjoerd Kolk
December 15, 2016
ISTA 2016 Industry Session: a Business Perspective on the Next 10 Years of Innovation in Orthopedics

With ever increasing cost-pressure and requirements from regulators to show the efficacy of new arthroplasty (joint replacement) devices, the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty has become a more relevant conference than ever before. With a mix of orthopedic surgeons, academics and representatives from the industry, the conference was a great opportunity to have fruitful discussions about new and ongoing topics in arthroplasty. We look back at the highlights and the lessons learned.

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A Review of RSNA 2016: Medical 3D Printing for Radiology

Abbey Delaney
December 12, 2016
A Review of RSNA 2016: Medical 3D Printing for Radiology

RSNA 2016 annual meeting invited radiologists to Chicago to learn, explore new ways to collaborate and envision their profession at the next level. This year’s theme, “Beyond Imaging: Maximizing Radiology’s Role in Patient Care,” encouraged radiologists to explore new ways to expand their service line and learn ways to increase the personalization of radiology services to patients.

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Four Days and 145 Companies: Materialise Attended SOFCOT 2016

Simon Goldstein
December 08, 2016
Four Days and 145 Companies: Materialise Attended SOFCOT 2016

SOFCOT, or the Congress of the French Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, is the biggest congress of its kind for the French-speaking world. Annually held in Paris, the trade show is the place to be for orthopaedic surgeons, giving them an opportunity to get up to date with the latest techniques, publications and technology.

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Beyond Acetate Templates: Making the Move to Digital Templating

Alex M
December 06, 2016
Beyond Acetate Templates: Making the Move to Digital Templating

When Dr. Noble, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, FL, found himself without hard copy X-rays to plan his hip and knee arthroplasty procedures, he took a leap towards digital pre-operative planning.

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G’Day Australia: Materialise Opens New Office in Sydney

Stephanie Benoit
December 01, 2016
G’Day Australia: Materialise Opens New Office in Sydney

We recently opened our newest office in Sydney, Australia. Why Australia, you may ask? Well the decision to open a Materialise office down under wasn’t just based on the great weather, prime surfing spots and friendly people.

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