3D printing or additive manufacturing is now finding wide applications in the medical. Medical professionals are using it in revolutionary ways to treat people, especially in reconstructive surgeries.
3D Incredible AM Pvt Ltd, located in Pune, is one of the pioneers in 3d printing in India. In the state-of-the-art manufacturing unit, we use additive manufacturing to create customized orthopaedic implants. These implants have features and advantages that are of great help to surgeons during surgery and patients in getting the best result. Here, let’s take a look at some of these.
How 3d printed orthopaedic implants made and what are their features?
3D printed orthopaedic implants are made by using the latest manufacturing technique of additive manufacturing. In this method, patient-specific implants (PSI) are made with the use of computational tomography (CT) scan data. AM builds the implants by deposition of material layer by layer with the use of digitally controlled and operated material layering tools.
The AM technology allows freedom to the manufacturers to create complex, composite, and hybrid structures with precision and control. It helps to create the exact anatomy of the damaged or deformed part of the patient.
The most significant feature of a 3d printed orthopaedic implant is its being patient-specific. Customized implants have many benefits for patients as well as for surgeons. We’ll talk about the advantages in the next section.
The other important aspect of 3d printed implants is that they make use of the most suitable biocompatible material that goes well with the biological system of the patient.
3D Incredible uses USFDA and FDA-approved licensed software and most biocompatible material such as Titanium alloy to make customized implants to assure a perfect fit for every unique defect.
What are the advantages of 3d printed orthopaedic implants?
Customized orthopaedic implants have made the task of surgeons easier and more precise and give satisfactory results to the patients. Now, let’s understand the advantages of these implants.
Advantages for surgeons
- Preplanning for surgery
3d printed replica of patient anatomy is made to study and understand the complexity of the case before the actual surgery begins.
For instance, in a complex joint replacement, a 3d printed anatomical replica help surgeons to find the possible obstacles and plan accordingly. In a trauma case, surgeons and researchers use 3d printed replicas of fractured bones to test the methods before the surgery.
- Reduced OT time
Surgeons start surgery with full preparation. They have customized implants along with the customized devices and tools in their hand and have a preplanned operative route to follow. All these make the procedure fast and the positioning of implants precise.
- Minimum invasive approach
Since surgeons already have preoperative planning, they know the exact surgical procedure. They make the minutest possible incision into the body that involves minimal damage to the body tissue.
Advantages for patients
- Gives a perfect fit
Each individual has a unique anatomy. The 3d printed orthopaedic implants provide a perfect fit for the patients since they are made precisely according to the patient’s anatomy.
- Provides excellent aesthetic and functionality
3d printed customized implants that go well with the anatomy of the patient provide good aesthetics and also improved functionality to the damaged or deformed part.
- Fast recovery of the patients
Customized implants perfectly fit the patient’s anatomy and hence start performing the functions early. Moreover, the method eliminates the issues of multiple implants adjustments, longer operative time, or any infection occurring during the operation. All these help the patient to recover fast.
- No unnecessary damage to the patient
During the positioning of the customized implants, the surgeons use a minimally invasive approach and don’t resect large bony tissues or soft tissues to fit the implant. Thus, patients are saved from painful incisions.
Conclusion
This piece of information may help you to have a good understanding of patient-specific orthopaedic implants. The technology is rapidly penetrating other medical sectors and is building great hopes in patients as well as medical professionals.
3D Incredible AM Pvt Ltd, an Indian-based 3d printing company has an expert team who work closely in collaboration with doctors and surgeons to design and create precise implants. We have over 45 years of experience and work with a passion for helping patients all across the globe. With the help of ultra-modern 3d designing software and 3d printing machine, we make complex shapes easily and precisely in reduced time. We are known to have the shortest turnaround time in India. We are a one-stop-shop for all 3d printed implants, models, devices, and instruments. Thus, if you’re in need, we’re there to help you. Contact us.
