3d printed knee replacement
Chinese Hospital Uses 3D Printed Tantalum Implant in Successful Knee Replacement Surgery
I remember years ago, when my grandfather had double knee replacement surgery, it took him a pretty long time to recover. But, thanks to 3D printing technology, the recovery time…
Ohio Doctor Has Success with 3D Printed ConforMIS Knee Implants
An Ohio doctor is performing a progressive new knee replacement surgery that he states is quite simply, for anyone. So if the knee cartilage is wearing thin, the pain is…
Customized 3D Printed Implants from ConforMIS Make Knee Replacements Easy
On my 30th birthday, I started having knee trouble. Literally, on my birthday. I was fine the day before, and then I turned 30 and suddenly found it painful to…
3D Printed Knee Replacement Manufacturer ConforMIS (CFMS) Raises $135M As The Company Goes Public
Medical technology company ConforMIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFMS) has developed a knee replacement system that promises to drastically reduce both the length of the average knee replacement surgery as well as…
Samsonium: Scientists Develop Nylon Titanium Material for 3D Printed Knee Implants, 10x the Strength of ABS or PLA
Almost all of us know someone who has either had knee surgery, is suffering from cartilage issues–or we ourselves have experienced it. We are continually amazed at ‘what they can…
Opera Singer Back On Her Feet Again With 3D Printed Knee Replacements
A globe-trotting opera singer and teacher has become the first person in the UK to receive a pair of 3D printed artificial knees. Paula Anglin, now of Sussex, UK, was…