Chinese Doctors complete Hip Surgery using 3D Printing

Doctors in China have just completed a successful hip surgery with the help of 3D printing. They used high resolution CT scanners to create a 3D model which was then 3D printed as a 1:1 replica of the patients deteriorated hip. They then used this model to aid them in conducting the real surgery. This is just one of a few cases that have been coming out of the Asian country as of late. They really seem to be using 3D Printing quite a bit in the medical field. What do you think? Read more at: http://3dprint.com/59617/3d-printed-hip-replacement/

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