Quality of life for bone cancer patients is set to improve thanks to 3D printing technology developed by Australian researchers. Image: (R to L) Bone with tumour; current implant; new 3D printed, bespoke implant (SBS)
Quality of life for bone cancer patients is set to improve thanks to 3D printing technology developed by Australian researchers. Image: (R to L) Bone with tumour; current implant; new 3D printed, bespoke implant (SBS)
Rather than face lengthy waits for a prosthetic, surgeons soon hope to operate using a tailor-made implant, that can be created within minutes.
