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3D Patient-Specific Modeling: Innovative Approach for Scoliosis Diagnosis

Sabine Van Canegem
April 27, 2017
3D Patient-Specific Modeling: Innovative Approach for Scoliosis Diagnosis

Researchers at the University of Kragujevac have proposed a new, non-invasive 3D methodology to assess scoliosis, in which spine measurements can be performed by limiting radiation exposure and human intervention. 

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How Pre-Operative Templating Could Have Prevented Trendelenburg Gait

Clare Satterly
April 26, 2017
How Pre-Operative Templating Could Have Prevented Trendelenburg Gait

How pre-operative templating would have permitted the identification of a more appropriate offset and avoided an extreme case of Trendelenburg Gait.

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The Materialise World Summit 2017: Day Two

Radhika Dhuru, Stephanie Benoit
April 21, 2017
The Materialise World Summit 2017: Day Two

After the excitement of Day One of the Materialise World Summit, it was going to be difficult to top the experience on Day Two. But expectations were definitely met with some really informative, as well as moving presentations in the Healthcare Session, and a stellar panel discussion entitled "Are We Prepared for an Additive Future?" in the AM Session.

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The Materialise World Summit 2017: Day One

Radhika Dhuru, Stephanie Benoit
April 20, 2017
The Materialise World Summit 2017: Day One

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – today is the day when the Materialise World Summit 2017 kicked off, and what a start! In case you missed out, here is an overview of the highlights from Day One.

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Using a Digital Preoperative Plan to Manage Patient Expectations of Joint Replacement Surgery

Clare Satterly
April 14, 2017
A 2012 study of patient satisfaction

Patient satisfaction is the ultimate goal of any orthopaedic surgeon performing a lower limb joint replacement. When the patient is shown to be satisfied with the results of their hip or knee arthroplasty; increased mobility, reduction in pain and consequent improvements in their quality of life, the surgeon can be satisfied that they have improved the life of their patient.

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Medical 3D Lab in Action: Clear Benefits after Just One Year

Stella Pahinis
March 28, 2017
Medical 3D Lab in Action: Clear Benefits after Just One Year

The Children’s Memorial Health Institute is one of the largest specialist pediatric hospitals in Poland. Their medical team takes on highly rare and difficult cases of congenital heart disease, and innovative technologies are essential in solving these challenging cases.

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3D Medical Printing Opens a Door to the Cardiovascular Training of the Future

Marta Sambaer
March 15, 2017
3D Medical Printing Opens a Door to the Cardiovascular Training of the Future

Have you ever wondered how clinicians train their psycho-motor skills to perform fast and precise interventions? Certain medical branches, such as interventional radiology, are moving rapidly forward and the training of its specialists must be completely up to date. 

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What to Expect at AAOS 2017

Stephanie Benoit
March 06, 2017
What to Expect at AAOS 2017

It’s that time of year again – our medical team is gearing up for the biggest orthopedic conference in the world, AAOS. It’s a great opportunity to get out there and meet some of the foremost orthopedic experts in the world, as well as learning about new discoveries and innovations going on in orthopedics.

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20 Reasons to Consider 3D Printing

Ann Opsomer
February 17, 2017
20 Reasons to Consider 3D Printing

The Materialise World Summit, April 20-21 in Brussels, is your chance to meet international decision-makers that have already incorporated 3D Printing into their institutions.

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Should Hospitals Limit Joint Replacement Procedures as a Cost Saving Measure?

Clare Satterly
February 07, 2017
Should Hospitals Limit Joint Replacement Procedures as a Cost Saving Measure?

It has recently been reported that financial pressures within the NHS in the UK are leading some CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) to consider limiting joint replacement procedures in the hospitals within their areas by 12% for hip and 19% for knee arthroplasties respectively. They will do this by treating only cases where the “patient’s pain and disability should be sufficiently severe that it interferes with the patient’s daily life and/or ability to sleep”, using the patient’s Oxford Hip Score as a determining factor.

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