Medtronic Launches New Titanium 3D Printed Platform

There are many applications for 3D printing in the medical field, from prosthetics and anatomical models to pharmaceuticals and custom surgical guides – the potential even exists one day for fully 3D printed replacement organs. But another area that sees a lot of 3D printing innovation put to use is surgical implants.

In 2015, a patient with a degenerative cervical spine issue received the first 3D printed titanium fusion implant, and things have just kept moving from there. 3D printed spinal implants are designed to precisely fit a patient’s anatomy, so chances for a successful surgery increase. In addition, the technology has made it possible to develop new classes of materials that mimic the very structure and texture of bone.

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