Joint Replacement

Can 3D Printed Bones Replace Original Ones?

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Can 3D Printed Bones Replace Original Ones?

61-year-old Zhang Dama lives in a remote area. A few years ago, she suffered from a ulnar bone defect due to a car accident. Since then, her ulnar-radial joint and wrist-ulnar joint have lacked bone support, leading to instability. Over time, her wrist joint has been compressed and deformed, causing her severe pain even when … Read more

3D Printing Saves Ankle Function in Osteonecrosis

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3D Printing Saves Ankle Function in Osteonecrosis

Recently, Professor Hu Yong’s team from the Department of Hand Surgery/Ankle Surgery at Shandong University Second Hospital successfully applied 3D printing technology to perform a total talus prosthesis combined with ankle joint replacement surgery for a patient with talus osteonecrosis and ankle arthritis, maximizing the preservation of the patient’s ankle joint function. The patient utilized … Read more