Patient in China Walks Again Thanks to 3D Printed Implant

A man in China is very happy to be walking right now and he credits the success all to 3D printing, thanks to a recent spinal implant surgery by Dr. Liu Zhongjun, chief orthopedics surgeon at Beijing Third University Hospital. After a significant portion of Mr. Yuan’s spinal column was cut out to remove a malignant tumor, Dr. Zhongjun 3D printed a replacement portion for him, made of titanium mesh and seven and a half inches long. The surgery was such a great success that they foresee numerous similar procedures in the future. Read more at 3DPrint.com: https://3dprint.com/140840/patient-c...pinal-implant/
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