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View article: 3D printing families: laser, powder, and nozzle-based techniques
3D printing families: laser, powder, and nozzle-based techniques Open
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a process in which the raw material, in the form of powder, liquid, or solid filament, is deposited layer-by-layer to build up a physical 3D object. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview o…
View article: 3D printing assisted finite element analysis for optimising the manufacturing parameters of a lumbar fusion cage
3D printing assisted finite element analysis for optimising the manufacturing parameters of a lumbar fusion cage Open
The study herein combines the use of fused filament fabrication (FFF) with finite element analysis (FEA) to enhance the understanding of certain manufacturing parameters (i.e. material, infill density, infill pattern, and outer vertical sh…
View article: A UK-based pilot study of current surgical practice and implant preferences in lumbar fusion surgery
A UK-based pilot study of current surgical practice and implant preferences in lumbar fusion surgery Open
Lumbar fusion surgery is an established procedure for the treatment of low back pain. Despite the wide set of alternative fusion techniques and existing devices, uniform guidelines are not available yet and common surgical trends are scarc…
View article: 3D printing families
3D printing families Open
Three-dimensional (3D) printing describes a process where the raw material, in a form of powder, liquid or solid filament, is deposited layer-by-layer to build up a physical 3D object. The aim of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive …
View article: Applications of 3D printing in the management of severe spinal conditions
Applications of 3D printing in the management of severe spinal conditions Open
The latest and fastest-growing innovation in the medical field has been the advent of three-dimensional printing technologies, which have recently seen applications in the production of low-cost, patient-specific medical implants. While a …