3D printing technology is one of the hottest topics today. In addition to 3D printed organs, 3D printing technology can also print auto parts, daily necessities, and is used by a large number of enterprises for research and mold development. One area that utilizes 3D printing technology is the medical field.
3D medical technology has always been a hot topic for discussion in the research and development of new technologies.
Today, 3DMart has printed a 3D printed human spine.
First, let's take a look at a small part of the spine ↓↓↓↓↓
Next is a whole spine! Can you imagine what the entire spine that supports our back looks like after 3D printing?
3D printed spines can be used for surgical planning. Preoperative preparation used to be based on X-rays. Now, with 3D printed bone models, doctors can print a realistic 1:1 replica of the patient's injured area. Through this model, doctors can clearly observe the patient's surgical site and simulate the actual surgical process, developing the most suitable surgical plan, increasing surgical accuracy, and improving the success rate of the operation.
This was printed with an Ultimaker 3. The Ultimaker 3 uses a brand new dual nozzle system, with one nozzle printing PLA material and the other printing PVA water-soluble support, which allows for such an exquisite 3D printed human bone model.
Oh, and I forgot to mention that many medical institutions use Ultimaker PLA Pearl White to print human bone models, because the color and appearance of Pearl White are almost identical to real bones.
(Reminder: 3DMart is moving to a new office! If you would like to see this bone in person, you can make an appointment to meet us at our new office after April 10th.)