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Rapid Manufacturing in Biomedical Materials: Using Subtractive Rapid Prototyping for Bone Replacement
Proceedings of the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium
  • Matthew C. Frank, Iowa State University
  • Christopher V. Hunt, Iowa State University
  • Donald D. Anderson, University of Iowa
  • Todd O. McKinley, University of Iowa
  • Thomas D. Brown, University of Iowa
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
8-1-2008
Conference Title
2008 Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium
Conference Date
August 4-6, 2008
Geolocation
(30.267153, -97.74306079999997)
Abstract

This paper presents methods for the rapid manufacturing of replacement bone fragments using a Subtractive Rapid Prototyping process called CNC-RP. The geometry of segmental defects in bone, resulting from traumatic injury or cancerous tumor resection, can be reverse-engineered working from medical images (such as CT scans), and then accurate defect fillers can be automatically generated in advanced synthetic biomaterials and other bioactive/biocompatible materials. The research provides evidence that suitable bone geometries can be created using subtractive RP from a variety of materials including Trabecular Metal® (porous tantalum), polymers, ceramics, and actual bone allografts. The research has implications in the orthopaedic treatment of segmental bone defects, as custom prototyped bone fillers should aid in bone growth and improve recovery.

Comments

This is a proceeding from the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (2008): 686. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
Laboratory for Freeform Fabrication
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Matthew C. Frank, Christopher V. Hunt, Donald D. Anderson, Todd O. McKinley, et al.. "Rapid Manufacturing in Biomedical Materials: Using Subtractive Rapid Prototyping for Bone Replacement" Austin, TXProceedings of the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (2008) p. 686 - 696
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/matthew_frank/11/