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07-25-2017, 07:58 PM #1
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Man Receives 3D Printed Skull Implant
35-year-old Chris Cahill has received a 3D printed implant in his skull. After an infection in the region where doctors needed to reconstruct his skull, it was apparent that they would need to come up with an alternative option. In collaborating with Depuy Synthese CMS, the team created the skull implant with PEEK, known for its strength and stability. The surgery to insert the implant took four hours and was very successful. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/182009/nj-man-3d-...skull-implant/
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