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Truss-like implant completes first Australia 3D printed patient specific implant; expands its custom implant offering internationally.
Brisbane, Australia – 4WEB Medical, a leading global provider of 3D printed orthopedic implants, is pleased to announce its first Australian patient specific implant surgery. Supported by 4WEB's Australian partner, LifeHealthcare, the 4WEB patient specific segmental bone defect procedure was completed this week in Brisbane, AUS. "The ability to customize the truss implant to match the unique anatomy of an individual patient is a significant advancement in orthopedics. Current porous metal technologies rely on bone attachment which has shown some drawbacks over time. The open architecture truss implant technology provides a robust scaffolding for structural support while allowing for osseous incorporation," said Matt Muscio, COO, LifeHealthcare.
4WEB Medical utilizes additive manufacturing to produce the patient specific truss implants. The design and fabrication process includes surgeon participation in a live web-based planning...
