Custom Made Implants of the Skeletal Defects

MUDr. Ing. Radek Jirman, PhD.,MBA   

"Invited" Lecture - Friday, October 17, 2015

The objective of this project was to create a fast, accurate and effective method for designing and production of individual skeletal defect replacement implants using suitable biomaterials, which can be used to replace the point of defect. The method consists in the processing and the data transfer from available diagnostic imaging methods (CT and MRI), and their transformation into the 3D geometric models. From 3D models of the defect produced in this way can be made an accurate shape reconstruction of the defect, and subsequently also a design of an individual implant. A model of the point of defect for planning the surgery can be produced using the rapid prototyping method and the implant itself using available conventional CNC machining methods. For producing individual replacements the available materials are - with regard to the health and technology requirements – metallic (titanium Ti6A14V ELI) and plastic (PEEK, UHWMPE). The choice of the used material must take into account the extent of the defect, possible force load and a way of implanting.

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