Functionally graded 3D printed plates for rib fracture fixation

Additively manufactured, functionally graded designs have the potential to change the form and function of trauma implants. Here, the impact of functional gradients was limited because implants had small cross-sectional areas.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - November 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Richa Gupta, Lauren Judkins, Chet S. Friday, Joseph B. Ulsh, Stephen Kovach, Samir Mehta, Charles Tomonto, Guha Manogharan, Michael W. Hast Source Type: research