A 3D printed talus can save a patient from an ankle fusion

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark Myerson Pioneers Unique New Approach to Treating Avascular Necrosis of the Talus (MDMercy)
(Baltimore, MD) -- The talus is the part ankle that allows the foot to move in all different directions. High impact injuries like falls, or traffic accidents can cause the talus bone to be fractured, and a high percentage of these injuries result in avascular necrosis (AVN)—the death of the bone. In a first-of-its-kind procedure using 3D printing technology, internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Myerson, Director, The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction...