neurosurgery
FDA Greenlights RevBio’s Innovative Bone Glue Trial for Cranial Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light for a new clinical trial to test a novel bone adhesive, a material designed to bond bones together…
Paralyzed Dog Runs Again with Aid of 3D Printed Spine Model
Whether it’s to make surgical guides, implants, or wheelchairs, 3D printing has been used numerous times to help paralyzed pets walk again. Recently, a TikTok video of a previously paralyzed…
3D Printing Aids Intracranial Aneurysm Microsurgery Simulation
No one wants to be operated on by a surgeon who has little hands-on training, but throughout history, finding suitable models or cadavers has been challenging for medical students who…
Mayo Clinic Creates Free 3D Printed Spine Surgery Simulator for Medical Training
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has demanded an unprecedented response from healthcare systems around the world. And to overcome the visible impact caused by the disease, the medical field is heavily…
3D Printed Temporary Helmet Protects Young Patient Waiting for Cranioplasty
3D printing has been used many times to fabricate helmets, but not just ones to protect your head during sports like cycling and baseball. Custom 3D printed helmets for adults…
3D Printing News Briefs: January 30, 2018
As January comes to a close, we’ve got all the latest 3D printing news wrapped up for you in one location with today’s edition of 3D Printing News Briefs. Rize…
University of Utah Health Uses 3D Images and Automated Drill for Precise Brain Surgeries
Typically, I think of surgical procedures and getting my car fixed as two very different things, and they absolutely are, though both require precision and specific tools. But thanks to some…
Using Virtual Reality to Travel Inside the Human Brain
It’s hard not to be fascinated by virtual reality. The fantasy of being able to immerse yourself in a nonexistent environment and navigate as if you are part of it…
