Texas-based 4WEB Medical has expanded its reach, with the first patient-specific segemental bone defect procedure completed this week in Brisbane, Australia. With the support of Australian partner LifeHealthcare, the 3D printed truss implant allows for complete customization to help a patient. Via a web-based meeting between surgical staff in Australia and 4WEB's engineers, CT scan data from the patient was able to be turned into a customized truss implant via 3D imaging and printing technology. Read the full story for more information: http://3dprint.com/83644/4web-first-australian-implant/


Below is a look at a truss implant design from 4WEB Medical: