Additive Manufacturing in Spine: The future is here. Why are 5 of the Leading Companies launching 3D Cages? (The Spine Market Group)
Additive Manufacturing (Three-dimensional printing 3DP), is a very rapidly growing industry trend, particularly in the area of spinal surgery. Given the complex anatomy of the spine and delicate nature of surrounding structures, 3DP has the potential to aid surgical planning and procedural accuracy. The technology has the potential for enhanced implant properties, as well as decreased surgical time and better patient outcomes.
The introduction of additive manufacturing into the spinal industry has initiated a revolution enabling increased complexity of implant design and patient-specific solutions for previously unimaginable cases. One of the most relevant Addictive Manufacturing technologies in spine is direct metal printing where thin layers of metal powder are deposited on top of each other and melted together using a focused laser beam—also known as selective laser melting—in order to create a metal part). This printing technology can be used with a variety of biocompatible materials including several grades of titanium and cobalt-chrome.
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