75% of a patient's skull was printed in 3D

Earlier this week a patient anonymous U.S. had 75% of skull replaced. Instead the affected area was replaced using a prosthesis 3D printed by a method similar to that used for plastic toys.

Passing over the fact that it is the first time such an operation has occurred, those from Oxford Performance Materials that have made ​​the procedure only last month received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If that did not receive approval, the entire procedure was considered experimental and illegal. Miraculous operation was successful after the patient's head was scanned 3D. For prosthesis using a material called polyetherketoneketona. In an attempt to stimulate natural bone and tissue through the entire assembly prosthesis was made ​​with small holes.

Although it seems a unique case, following a study by the Oxford Performance Materials at not less than 500 patients in need of a similar operation in the U.S. alone each month.