How medical 3D printing is gaining ground in top US hospitals
Recently, many hospitals have started making a shift, from using medical images primarily for diagnostic purposes, to integrating them in patient-specific surgical planning. This has created enormous advantages for hospitals and their patients, and is largely supported by the expanding role of the radiologist as imaging expert
Recently, many hospitals have started making a shift, from using medical images primarily for diagnostic purposes, to integrating them in patient-specific surgical planning. This has created enormous advantages for hospitals and their patients, and is largely supported by the expanding role of the radiologist as imaging expert.
As part of this, an increasing number of hospitals across the U.S. have integrated the practice of 3D Printing in their medical care. Hospitals are recognizing the added value it brings to personalized patient care, and the countless possibilities that are becoming a reality, in creating better treatment options. Read our infographic flyer and get all the facts about U.S. hospitals using Medical 3D Printing.
HOSPITALS IN THE U.S. WITH A CENTRALIZED 3D PRINTING FACILITY
Using Materialise Mimics technology
Why start 3D Printing in your hospital?
One of the key benefits of virtual 3D anatomical models and 3D Printing is that they enable radiologists to use advanced analysis, which consequently helps surgeons evaluate better treatment decisions, and plan their surgeries more accurately. Anatomical models attract experts from many specialties as they can provide a better understanding of the anatomical structures and pathologies. Additionally, 3D-printed patient-specific anatomical models support surgeons during consultations with their patients and their families, when explaining their condition.
3D Printing can also be used as an educational tool for medical students and residents in explaining complex medical cases. For example, being able to hold a model and view the pathology of a disease from different angles, helps students understand the steps involved in a surgery more clearly.
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Disclaimer: 3D-printed anatomical models for diagnostic use created with MIS/Mimics are not commercially available in the US, Australia and Canada.
