Knee Model (IMAGE)

Duke University

Knee Model

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A cartilage-mimicking material created by researchers at Duke University may allow surgeons to 3-D print meniscus implants or other replacement parts that are custom-shaped to each patient's anatomy. To demonstrate how it might work, the researchers used a $300 3-D printer to create custom menisci for a model of a knee.

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Feichen Yang

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