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3D printed titanium sternum and rib cage (video)

10-Sep-2015

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Cancer patient needed sternum and part of rib cage replaced.

Body scanned for exact anatomy. 3D printed with electron beam metal printer.

Slips over remaining original bones with holes for screws.

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Anatomics

Medical device company providing the highest quality surgical products.

Salamanca University Hospital

University hospital in the Salamanca, Spain.

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Prostheses