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Cancer Patient Receives 3D-Printed Titanium Sternum and Ribs

Posted by samzenpus on from the we-can-rebuild-him dept.

An anonymous reader writes: A Spanish cancer patient diagnosed with chest wall sarcoma has received the world's first 3D printed titanium sternum and rib cage. Anatomics, an Australian medical device company, designed and manufactured the metal rib cage. Cnet reports: "Once printed, finished and polished, the implant was couriered to the Salamanca University Hospital, where it was implanted into the patient's chest. It has now been two weeks since the surgery, and the patient has been discharged is recovering well."

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  1. XMen by brunes69 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sounds like this guy is 20% on the way to becoming wolverine. Just needs to replicate this procedure with his arms, spine, and skull...!

  2. Not impressed by PopeRatzo · · Score: 4, Funny

    Titanium sternum? That's nothing. I had an aunt with a cedar chest.

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    1. Re:Not impressed by PopeRatzo · · Score: 3, Funny

      Also, I remember overhearing my dad talking about a guy with brass balls.

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  3. Re:Adamantium next? by peragrin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Not for a while yet. Adamantium has to be processed and kept hot until forming. If you think ink jets get clogged easily you haven't seen adamantium yet.

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