3D printing is transforming the medical field, from surgical instruments and skeletal reconstruction, to medical devices and anatomical models. It is becoming increasingly clear that it is part of the future of patient treatment, for more than just complex procedures – it’s fast becoming part of the everyday as it matures and costs continue to fall.
It is becoming increasingly clear that it is part of the future of patient treatment, for more than just complex procedures – it’s fast becoming part of the everyday as it matures and costs continue to fall.
Government pressure to improve the quality of patient care, while still reducing costs, has prompted some health Trusts to search for solutions that are bespoke yet affordable. One area that 3D printing is helping to transform is the high volume medical device market, such as the specialist clamps and instrument holders typically found in operating theatres. These are being replaced with bespoke solutions that are not only cost effective and easy to use, but can be developed in a fraction of the time to provide a far cleaner and safer environment, helping to save lives.
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