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Development of an arthroscopically compatible polymer additive layer manufacture technique
- Source :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine; June 2017, Vol. 231 Issue: 6 p586-594, 9p
- 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 :
- 09544119
- Volume :
- 231
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs42627277
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411917690560