India uses medical 3D printing technology to assist in correcting scoliosis
Scoliosis is a common three-dimensional deformity of the spine, including sequence abnormalities in the coronal, sagittal, and axial positions. Although it will not have a serious impact on life under normal circumstances, once it is serious, it will cause obstacles to the patient's walking and even breathing. In the past conventional treatment methods, it was common to use a aligner, but it was not only unattractive but also inconvenient. Now, with the help of 3D printing technology, technicians have developed 3D printing aligners. Compared to traditional orthotics, 3D printed orthotics can be customized to fit the patient's body and make it feel more comfortable. And, 3D printing aligners can be lighter, thinner and more stylish.
It is reported that after the scoliosis has reached a certain degree of severity, the patient can only undergo spinal correction through surgery. In fact, for some serious scoliosis situations, 3D printing technology has helped doctors successfully perform multiple operations. The surgery on the back is very tricky because it requires placing multiple screws and implants on the entire vertebral body to stabilize the back, and then it takes a long time to prepare for the correct position of the implant. Complications can occur if the implant is placed in an incorrect position or does not match the patient's body. At the same time, incorrect placement of the screw can damage the spinal cord and nerves. Therefore, the back surgery is difficult and the success rate is not high.
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