In an extraordinary achievement, surgeons have successfully implanted a 3D-printed rib into a patient at Tokuda Hospital in Bulgaria.
Using an FDA-approved material called Nylon 680, the rib was crafted in less than 24 hours for just $114, making it much more affordable than traditional titanium implants.
This groundbreaking procedure marks a new era in thoracic wall reconstruction, with plans for additional surgeries including three ribs and a sternum.
Professor Tzvetan Minchev expresses optimism, highlighting the material’s compatibility and accuracy for tailored implants.
The patient, Ivaylo Josifov, is now in …
