Can 3D Printed Bones Replace Original Ones?

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

The Development History of Da Vinci Remote Surgery Robot Technology

The Development History of Da Vinci Remote Surgery Robot Technology

Introduction This article describes the development history of the Da Vinci surgical robot from the early days of Intuitive Surgical to 2009. It also summarizes the origins of remote surgery, including unique technological trends and clinical needs, and introduces pioneers who profoundly understood robotics and remote technology and applied them in healthcare. In this section, … Read more

Understanding Robotic Surgery: A Series (Part 1)

Understanding Robotic Surgery: A Series (Part 1)

[CMT&CHTV Literature Highlights] Introduction: As one of the important components of the 2024 Service Trade Fair, the National Health Commission’s People’s Health Channel (CHTV) is scheduled to hold the “2024 Capital International Medical Conference Parallel Forum – Intelligent Medical and Medical Artificial Intelligence Innovation Forum” in Beijing on September 13. CHTV & Medical Forum Network … Read more

3D Printing of Human Brain Tissues: Impacts and Applications

3D Printing of Human Brain Tissues: Impacts and Applications

Can the human brain be printed? That’s right! The brain printed using 3D printing technology can not only communicate with each other but also grow and function just like normal brain tissue. This is not “science fiction” but rather a real research achievement! Breaking News On February 1, 2024, a team led by Zhang Suchun … Read more

Introduction to Smart Hospital Construction Modules: Version 1.0 and 2.0

HC3i Introduction: With the continuous development of medical technology and the deepening of information construction, hospitals need to continuously upgrade and improve the construction of smart hospitals to meet higher medical needs and patient expectations. The construction of Smart Hospital Version 1.0 is an important milestone in the informatization of hospitals. At this stage, hospitals … Read more

3D Printing Bones: Turning Virtual into Reality

3D Printing Bones: Turning Virtual into Reality

Orthopedic 3D Printing Technology: Turning Virtual into Reality In daily life, many people have heard the term 3D. The most familiar might be the three-dimensional 3D movies. In fact, 3D printing technology has been applied in orthopedics. It uses CT scan data for “three-dimensional reconstruction”. Not only can it assist in surgical design, but it … Read more

3D Printing Saves Ankle Function in Osteonecrosis

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

Is the Da Vinci Robot an Advanced 3D Laparoscopic System?

Is the Da Vinci Robot an Advanced 3D Laparoscopic System?

~Welcome to leave a message for interaction and communication~ When it comes to Da Vinci in real life, many people know the artist through classic works like “The Smile of Mona Lisa.” However, the name Da Vinci represents not just a great artist but also an expert in various fields. Da Vinci made outstanding contributions … Read more

Shenzhen University General Hospital: Promoting Smart Hospital Construction Through Information Innovation

Shenzhen University General Hospital: Promoting Smart Hospital Construction Through Information Innovation

Shenzhen University General Hospital (Shenzhen University Clinical Medicine Academy, hereinafter referred to as “SZU General Hospital”) is fully funded by the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government and is positioned as an internationally renowned, domestically first-class research hospital that integrates medical care, teaching, research, and health management. In recent years, to support the rapid development of hospital … Read more

Danaher GeneXpert PCR Analyzer: A Molecular Diagnostics Overview

Danaher GeneXpert PCR Analyzer: A Molecular Diagnostics Overview

Scan to follow our official account↓↓↓ Have opinions, have attitudes This is the 615-1 article of the Medical Industry Observation official account Introduction: The GeneXpert PCR analyzer is a flagship product of Danaher’sCepheid company. Today, we will introduce you to the development history ofCepheid and its products. Let’s first appreciate the elegance ofGeneXpert: The machine … Read more