Z Corp.'s 3D Printers enable surgeons to rapidly produce inexpensive 3D models to obtain better case information to reduce operating time, enhance patient and physician communication and improve patient outcomes.
Leading Z Corp. Customers include
University of New Mexico Medical Center
Seoul National University
EBI
Synthes
Medical Modeling
Problem
Two critical factors in successful orthopaedic and maxillo-facial procedures are clear communication between physicians and patients, and precise implant pre-contouring. Clear communication allows patients to make informed decisions about their medical care, and precise implant fitting is crucial for the well-being of the patient. 3D physical models are an invaluable tool in improving the experience for both doctors and patients.
The Z Corp. Solution Provides Models for:
Pre-surgical planning: The ability to use models for pre-surgical planning reduces operating room time, lowers cost, and enhances patient outcomes by minimizing incision sizes, reducing recovery time and allowing for procedure rehearsals. Examples of pre-surgical planning:
Implant pre-contouring
Screw trajectory
Screw selection/location
Instrument selection
Technique rehearsal
Custom implant manufacture: Z Corp. models permit the world’s leading implant manufacturers to fabricate custom implants rapidly and cost effectively for the ultimate in performance
Physician to physician communication: Z Corp. models permit excellent communication between physicians and surgical teams; particularly useful in multi-disciplinary cases
Powerful patient presentation tool: Z Corp. models enhance the physician’s ability to communicate with patients; raising confidence in the surgeon and the likelihood of a successful outcome
Medical student/resident education: Z Corp. models prove very useful in communicating with students and residents. Complex 2D images can be converted into easy to understand 3D models that can be held and easily manipulated for a more complete understanding of the anatomy
3D Surface Scanning/Custom Prosthesis Design: Utilizing 3D surface imaging technology; custom prosthesis can be fabricated from Z Corp. models used as patterns for the development of molds
University of New Mexico Medical Center
