eit cellular titanium 800x450

Dr. Uwe Spetzger, a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery of the Klinikum Karlsruhe in Germany says that the first time ever, a patient suffering with a degenerative cervical spine issue has received a 3D printed, “titanium fusion” implant.  

Spetzger was responsible for the planning and execution of the treatment, and the implant he used during the procedure was designed by EIT Emerging Implant Technologies, a company developing the cutting edge in 3D printed implant solutions.

http://3dprint.com/68388/german-patient-first-to-receive-3d-printed-titanium-spinal-fusion-implant/