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Development of an arthroscopically compatible polymer additive layer manufacture technique.
- Source :
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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine [Proc Inst Mech Eng H] 2017 Jun; Vol. 231 (6), pp. 586-594. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This article describes a proof of concept study designed to evaluate the potential of an in vivo three-dimensional printing route to support minimally invasive repair of the musculoskeletal system. The study uses a photocurable material to additively manufacture in situ a model implant and demonstrates that this can be achieved effectively within a clinically relevant timescale. The approach has the potential to be applied with a wide range of light-curable materials and with development could be applied to create functionally gradient structures in vivo.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2041-3033
- Volume :
- 231
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28639513
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411917690560