The world's first 3D printed PEEK rib implant was successfully implemented in Xi'an
On June 9, the reporter learned from Tangdu Hospital that the hospital's thoracic surgery used a new polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material to print and replace the ribs for a chest wall tumor patient. This new material has a qualitative change compared to the popular titanium alloy material in the past two years. This operation is the world's first 3D printed PEEK rib implant, marking the first clinical application of 3D printed PEEK material. The patient admitted to the thoracic surgery department of Tangdu Hospital, the tumor was located in the left front chest wall, the size was 11×11×6?, and the pathological diagnosis was rib sarcoma. Due to the large size of the tumor, the extent of the chest wall defect caused by the complete resection of the operation is huge. If effective chest wall reconstruction is not possible, the patient may experience respiratory failure or even death after surgery. Therefore, 3D printed thoracic rib replacement surgery must be performed. 3D printing titanium alloy thoracic rib replacement surgery is one of the special operations of thoracic surgery in Tangdu Hospital, but the printed elastic modulus and buckling strength of the titanium thoracic ribs are larger than the real thoracic ribs, and it is difficult to form a reasonable gradient strength. Patients suffering from special external forces will damage the surrounding normal organs. Moreover, titanium alloy materials have great limitations in imaging examination. For example, patients cannot perform MRI, and artifacts in CT examinations will also cause strong interference. Wait. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is an internationally advanced polymer implant material with good biocompatibility, high heat resistance, radiation resistance, chemical resistance, impact resistance and fatigue resistance. Therefore, PEEK is an ideal non-metallic implant substitute material. In China, only a few units such as Xi'an Jiaotong University have mastered the 3D printing technology of PEEK materials. In the end, Tangdu Hospital successfully implanted three PEEK ribs for chest wall reconstruction. The implementation of the operation marked the 3D printing work of the thoracic surgery of Tangdu Hospital from the titanium alloy era into the PEEK era. (Editor) Give Yourself The Comfort You Deserve With WIC KLES Manual Recliner Sofa! At WIC KLES, we wanted to bring you a Manual Recliner seat that would elevate your everyday sitting experience by offering a smooth, seamless transition from upright seating, to recline position while surrounding you in breathable, soft padding. Our recliner for living room is overstuffed and features intuitive controls allowing you to customize it to your relaxation needs. It`s ergonomically designed with luxuriously padded armrests along with lumbar and headrest supports to offer all-around comfort. Durable, Stable & Simple – Made For Everyday Use The reclining chair is upholstered in a durable, easy to clean fabric which coupled with the solid material construction offers just the right balance of comfort, style, and quality to provide the perfect fit for any modern home. WIC KLES reclining chairs are designed with an intuitive control panel to provide you with a personalized sitting experience. Features You`ll Love: - Resistant to stains and wear so you can use it everyday - Offers plenty of space for you to spread your feet and supports 250lbs - Ergonomically designed with luxuriously padded armrests Surround Yourself In Softness & Comfort To Elevate Your Sitting Experience With WIC KLES Manual Recliner Sofa! Manual Recliner Sofa,Recliner Sofa,Comfortable Recliner Sofa,Upholstered Recliner Sofa Kaifeng Lanwei Smart Home Co., Ltd , https://www.manualrecliner.com