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
The rapidly developing technology is quietly changing our lives. New productive forces represent innovation, breakthroughs, and transformation, injecting infinite vitality into the field of technology assisting the disabled. Technological products should not be cold tools but powerful supports that can warm hearts and help disabled individuals better integrate into society. The China Disabled Persons Magazine … Read more
With the advent of 3D printing technology, a patient’s bone model can be printed at a 1:1 scale based on imaging data, visually and tangibly presenting the condition to the patient and their family,which aids in doctor-patient communication. Additionally, the lead surgeon can use the 3D printed bone model for preoperative planning. 1. What is … Read more
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry is currently the fastest-growing sector for 3D printing technology. This technology can provide more comprehensive personalized solutions for the medical and biological industries; bioprinting technology will promote research in regenerative medicine related to artificial living tissues and organs. In terms of personalized solutions, typical applications include 3D surgical planning models, … Read more
As a branch of biomedical engineering, rehabilitation robots integrate multiple disciplines such as life sciences, engineering, computer science, psychology, and rehabilitation medicine, with a particular focus on clinical practicality in their development. Rehabilitation robots refer to artificial devices that can automatically perform tasks to replace or assist certain functions of the human body, thereby playing … Read more
The rotator cuff, including the Supraspinous Muscle (冈上肌), Infraspinatus Muscle (冈下肌), Teres Minor Muscle (小圆肌), and Subscapularis Muscle (肩胛下肌), is collectively known as the SITS muscles. These four muscles originate from different areas but all attach to the humeral tuberosities, except for the Subscapularis Muscle which attaches to the lesser tuberosity. The other three muscles … Read more
The shoulder joint is a highly specialized area in orthopedic practice, and its examination methods are also quite specific. Similar to traditional orthopedic physical examination procedures, the examination of shoulder joint disorders is conducted through “inspection, palpation, movement, and measurement (including special tests)”. Inspection The patient’s shoulders should be fully exposed to observe the contour … Read more
On November 7, 2022, the National Health Commission, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Health Commission jointly issued the “14th Five-Year Plan for National Health Informatization” (National Health Planning Document No. [2022] 30), which clearly proposed to “promote the integration and innovative development of digital health. Accelerate the development of digital … Read more
Robots are no strangers to the healthcare industry. We know that a large number of robots are used in various physical therapies, and some robots are used to help train doctors in a range of treatments and surgeries. The following 10 robots are currently the most practical medical robots, with the potential to revolutionize the … Read more
The growing needs for a better life among the people have spurred new demands for technological development. Medical robots, as the “crown jewel of the robotics industry,” are a key development direction in the fields of robotics and medical devices, and they are also an important focus for enhancing the technological level of medical and … Read more