Aspect's platform technology constitutes an entirely new way of 3D bioprinting, engineered specifically with the capacity to fabricate physiologically complex living tissue on demand for broad applications in the life sciences. We have developed a sophisticated Lab-on-a-printer™ technology that enables unprecedented control over biomaterial composition and structure during tissue fabrication.
The Prosthetics and Assistive Technology Challenge event is July 28-29 in Richmond, Virginia
Sound Seekers, a national charity dedicated to helping deaf people in the world's poorest communities, has recently returned from a week's visit to Malawi, delivering vital aid to deaf communities. The visit also allowed the team to manage a number of ongoing projects and initiatives, and receive critical updates regarding their recent campaign with Specsavers Hearing Centres.
Case presented by P. Evans, MD, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
Surgical Planning with a Personal Touch
Case presented by Dr. F. Stockmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Campus Kortrijk, Belgium
It all started when a 58-year-old woman fell, sustaining an intra-articular radius fracture. Her initial treatment consisted of closed reduction and percutanious k-wire fixation. Shortly after the k-wires were removed, the patient began to experience problems moving her wrist and severe pain. By the time she reported this to a doctor, she was already suffering from a complex intra-articular malunion, a condition that is difficult to treat with traditional techniques. Fortunately, the patient then consulted Dr. Stockmans who in turn, collaborated with Materialise to find a solution to her painful situation.
In December, 2011, Prof. Pillip Blondeel headed a team* including 3 other surgeons (Prof. H. Vermeersch, Dr. N. Roche, Dr. F. Stillaert) at the University Hospital of Ghent, to successfully perform Belgium's first full face transplant. The operation was a major step forward as it involved not only skin and muscle but also the major portion of the facial midface skeletal bone, making the world's 19th face transplant one of the most complex procedures carried out so far. The team was able to push the limits of what was possible, in part, thanks to their extensive use of digital imaging and 3D Printing for the planning and execution of the procedure - aided by clinical engineers at Materialise using Synthes ProPlan CMFTM software.
Bioresorbable splint used for first time, successfully stopped life-threatening tracheobronchomalacia, case featured in New England Journal of Medicine
Despite knowing the risks of certain activies, even doctors at times find themselves on the operating table. Bill•, one such doctor and avid sportsperson, suffered 2 years of being unable to enjoy hobbies such as walking and golf because of cartilage damage in his knee. The orthopaedic experts at Materialise, in collaboration with specialists at UZ Gent, created a custom 3D-printed solution for the doctor, preventing total knee replacement surgery and putting the 'active' back into his active lifestyle.
Some say that pets are just like a member of the family, and never is that more true than when they struggle with their health. For Cyrano L. Catte II, his 9 years as a happy and healthy cat hit a snag when he was diagnosed with bone cancer in his left hind leg. Wanting the best for their feline friend, Cyrano's family put him in the hands of innovative surgeons at North Carolina State University who, with the help of Materialise's Mimics Innovation Suite, made Cyrano the first cat to receive a complete 3D Printed knee implant.
A 15 year old Swedish girl was facing a lifetime in a wheelchair because of a congenital disease that left her with a severely deformed left hip joint. Her condition forced her to be home schooled and was causing her a lot of pain. With the Mobelife aMace® implant, she is now pain free, walking without crutches and going back to school like a normal teenager.
Remesh Technology Drastically Reduces File Preparation
3D printed arm presented to Paulo Costa Boa Nova by soccer legend KakáAll co-located events will be aimed directly at the thriving regional market, October 7-8
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