drvarun sqMedical 3D Printing & Bioprinting

Dr Varun Tyagi is a medical doctor who practices in India and writes about remarkable and historical landmarks throughout the medical world.  Dr Varun believes that 3D printing can help democratize medical care, making medical devices affordable and available to everyone on the planet.

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3d printed vertebrae models

A new NTU (Nottingham University) project is focusing on 3D printed replica human vertebrae as part of pre-surgical training. The bone models are 3D printed in PLA material and a binding agent, then coated in polyester; the interior is made of polyurethane, and silicone is used to make the discs between vertebrae. Currently, the models are being created for surgeons who will be performing procedures such as laminectomies, where they may have to remove bone tissue to relieve a patient’s trapped nerves.

Source: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2017/10/lifelike-3d-printed-bones-to-help-train-spinal-surgeons