3D printing congress: AM Medical Days 2021
The first edition of the new conference series AM Medical Days 2021 starts with the focus on "Medical AM: How to apply it to patients?".
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3D printed knee implant for arthritis sufferers
A groundbreaking new treatment that uses 3D printed implants and that could bring relief to tens of thousands of knee osteoarthritis sufferers has received approval to be trialled in UK patients.
Hip implant simulator for virtual surgery training
The team of the Dynamic HIPS are working on a hip replacement simulator that will help future surgeons to practice the intervention.
Augmented reality helps to see, feel and understand
X-ray vision, context-sensitive guidance, coordinator, training assistant and more: augmented reality (AR) has hit the OR.
3D biocomposites can repair large bone defects
Loosening hip implants can cause major damage to the bone and a simple replacement won’t suffice to carry the load during movements. Researchers have turned to bioprinting to solve this problem.
Enhanced safety and precision with semi-automatic milling systems
Professor Dr Henning Windhagen is a great fan of semi-automatic systems in the OR that help with implants but leave the surgeon in the driver’s seat.
Chatbots help decrease opioid use after surgery
A study showed that patients receiving messages from a chatbot used fewer opioids after fracture surgery, and their overall pain level fell, too.
First AR minimally-invasive spine surgery
Dr. Frank Phillips, Professor and Director of the Division of Spine Surgery and the Section of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Rush University Medical Center, completed the first augmented reality (AR) minimally invasive spine surgery.
3D printing patient-specific implants
Researchers have developed a personalized therapeutic concept that significantly reduces the chances of a patient suffering post-operative complications.
The role of surgical 3D printing in hospitals
More and more hospitals are entering the world of 3D printing in surgery as decision-makers and surgeons are realising the immense benefits for surgeons and patients alike.
Augmedics launches AR guidance system for surgery
Groundbreaking AR system allows surgeons to visualize anatomy in real time – as if they have “x-ray vision” – and accurately guide their instruments and implants.
Bionic prosthesis improves amputees’ health
Thanks to bionic prosthesis that features sensors that connect to residual nerves in the thigh, two volunteers are the first above-knee amputees in the world to feel their prosthetic foot and knee in real time.
VR and lightweight robot simulate hip replacement
Researchers have developed a HIPS, the worldwide first Virtual Reality training simulator for hip replacement surgery.
3D printed robotic surgical instruments
Researchers are pushing the boundaries of evolution to create bespoke, miniaturised surgical robots, uniquely matched to individual patient anatomy.
Are humans too slow for digitalisation?
Today, drones are happily regarded as the pinnacle of digitalisation in healthcare. However, for Dr Dominik Pförringer, “Drones are not even in the top 100 of my wish list for digital solutions."
“Taiwan excellence” at MEDICA 2018
At MEDICA 2018, various taiwanese companies showcased a whole range of innovative medical technology such as virtual 3D anatomical models to robotic rehabilitation helpers and smart nappies.
Swift Skin and Wound: App gives touchless measurements
The app "Swift Skin and Wound", which accurately measures and charts the progression of skin wounds, could potentially have a significant impact on clinical management and patient outcomes.
Regrowing long bone segments using 3D printing
Not all broken bones heal. But one scientist at the University of Arizona hopes to remedy that problem using a combination of 3D printing and adult stem cells.
Doctors study 3D printed bones to prepare for surgeries
Orthopaedic surgeons can now get their hands on the bones of patients before they reach the operating table – with the help of 3D printing.
Bringing the bling to improve implants
Researchers have for the first time successfully coated 3D printed titanium implants with diamond.
Gamification transforms physiotherapy
The Virtual Physiotherapy project aims to improve patient experience while also making physiotherapy programmes more efficient.
First-in-world robot-assisted spinal surgery
Robotic approach assists with a three-part, two-day complex procedure for rare tumor removal.