Material characterization and selection for 3D-printed spine models

Abstract The two most popular models used in anatomical training for residents, clinicians, or surgeons are cadavers and sawbones. The former is extremely costly and difficult to attain due to cost, ethical implications, and availability, while the latter is said to not have the same tactile fidelit...

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Main Authors: John Hao, Raj Nangunoori, Ying Ying Wu, Mabaran Rajaraman, Daniel Cook, Alex Yu, Boyle Cheng, Kenji Shimada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:3D Printing in Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41205-018-0032-9