3D-printed ankle replacement and anatomic rendering (IMAGE)

University of Connecticut

3D-printed ankle replacement and anatomic rendering

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The ankle replacement used in Lori Cannon’s surgery January 2023 is made from titanium, titanium nitride, and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene, and was fabricated by device maker Paragon 28 using 3D-printing based on Cannon’s CT scans.

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Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo, rendering provided by Paragon 28

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