First human receives 3D-printed implant developed in veterinary medicine
January 19, 2026
January 19, 2026
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Jan. 19 -- Utrecht University posted the following news:
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First human receives 3D-printed implant developed in veterinary medicine
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Five years ago, a 3D-printed titanium implant was placed in a dog's elbow. Thanks to a collaboration between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University and the 3D Lab at UMC Utrecht, amputation was avoided. Last Friday, the first step towards human medicine was tak . . .
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First human receives 3D-printed implant developed in veterinary medicine
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Five years ago, a 3D-printed titanium implant was placed in a dog's elbow. Thanks to a collaboration between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University and the 3D Lab at UMC Utrecht, amputation was avoided. Last Friday, the first step towards human medicine was tak . . .
