The Use of Three-dimensional (3D) Printing in Small Animal Surgery
<p id="p2">Three-dimensional (3D) printing is being used more and more in veterinary medicine. Currently, the most common veterinary applications are medical devices, lab equipment and tools, and teaching models. This chapter will be focusing on medical devices. These devices can be divided into thr...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89528 |
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| Summary: | <p id="p2">Three-dimensional (3D) printing is being used more and more in veterinary medicine. Currently, the most common veterinary applications are medical devices, lab equipment and tools, and teaching models. This chapter will be focusing on medical devices. These devices can be divided into three main categories. The first being metallic printed implants to address specific surgical pathologies in orthopedic and neurosurgery. The second is plastic and metallic guides to facilitate surgical procedures. And third, plastic-printed implants to simulate and plan surgical interventions.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83769-216-3 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.115026 |