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3D printing changes the game in surgery – cultivating Health
UC Davis Health is finding innovative ways of using 3D printers in health care. Dr. Brad Strong explains how these printers have improved his abilities as a head and neck surgeon.
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Using 3D models 3D printing is just one of the innovative ways the 3D PrintViz Lab is transforming patient care. Utilizing a diverse range of printers, we can produce highly accurate physical representations of medical images tailored to specific clinical needs. With recent technological advances, physicians can now request models of anatomical structures with custom colors, textures, and materials to suit diagnostic and surgical requirements.
These models play a critical role in surgical planning, intraoperative guidance, and—most importantly—enhancing medical and patient education.
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Creating these models requires close collaboration between engineers, radiologists, and surgeons. The 3D PrintViz team supports clients throughout every phase of a project, from concept to creation, serving as both technical experts and creative partners
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Applications
Three-dimensional models provide road map to cloacal repairs
Using 3D models created at the 3D PrintViz Lab on the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento, surgical teams have been able to plan cloacal surgeries like never before. These models provide a veritable road map that makes all the difference.'
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New Tech
New technique allows 3D printing of flexible materials
Check out some of the cutting edge research in printing materials. Exploring new materials for 3D printing allows the tech to enter new avenues for our clients.
More about 3D printing flexible materials →
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