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Patient Receives 3D-Printed Rib Implant in Breakthrough Procedure | Digital Trends

January 9, 2019 by Leo

A patient in Bulgaria recently received one of the first 3D-printed rib transplants as part of a potentially lifesaving operation. It demonstrated a new approach to create artificial ribs, using a process that’s both cheaper and materially superior to alternative methods.

Source: Patient Receives 3D-Printed Rib Implant in Breakthrough Procedure | Digital Trends

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