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3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects
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A New Single Chamber Implantable Defibrillator with Atrial Sensing: A Practical Demonstration of Sensing and Ease of Implantation
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Dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) may improve detection of atrial fibrillation as well as differentiation of tachycardias. However, this advantage is undermined by complications associated with the second electrode, which is required in conventional dual chamber devices. Therefore, BIOTRONIK has developed a new electrode called the LinoxSMART S DX that, when used in conjunction with the Lumax DX ICD, offers dual-chamber detection without the risks associated with the...
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Computed tomography provides the anatomical information needed to construct a three-dimensional model of the patient’s affected region. Clinicians and engineers use that model to assess the relevant geometry and develop an implant shape suited to the individual anatomy. This image-based workflow supports more deliberate planning when the defect or reconstruction site cannot be represented adequately by standard dimensions.
Anatomical variation and tissue loss can make conventional implant shapes difficult to adapt effectively. A customized geometric design addresses the specific contours and missing structures represented in the patient’s model, rather than relying only on standardized options. This can be particularly relevant for complex bone repair and joint reconstruction, where compatibility with the reconstruction site is a central concern.
Standard implants generally offer predetermined shapes and dimensions, whereas patient-specific implants are developed from an individual’s anatomical model. The distinction is not simply cosmetic: design based on the patient’s geometry can improve compatibility with an irregular or damaged site and help clinicians plan the reconstruction more precisely. This approach offers an individualized alternative when conventional options may be limited.
The workflow begins with medical imaging, such as computed tomography, followed by construction of a three-dimensional anatomical model. Clinicians and engineers then use computer-aided design to shape the proposed device and computer-aided manufacturing to produce it from a biocompatible material. Before surgical placement, the implant is evaluated and prepared, linking digital planning with clinical use.
Computer-aided design translates the patient’s three-dimensional anatomical model into an implant form intended for the reconstruction site. Computer-aided manufacturing then produces that designed shape from a biocompatible material. Together, these tools connect anatomical assessment to fabrication and make the customized geometry physically available for evaluation before it is prepared for surgical placement.
They may be considered for reconstructive and orthopedic procedures involving complex bone repair or joint reconstruction. These situations can include substantial tissue loss or anatomical variation that limits the usefulness of conventional implant options. Beyond producing a compatible device, the patient-specific approach contributes to surgical planning by giving clinicians a design based on the anatomy they need to reconstruct.