Cancer patient receives 3-D printed ribs

After being diagnosed with a chest wall sarcoma, a 54-year-old Spanish man's surgical team made the decision to remove his sternum and a portion of his rib cage and replace it with an implant. This Spanish cancer patient has now received a 3-D printed titanium sternum and rib implant.

from Today's Healthcare News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/1QtcEAD

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