3D printed bone implants give patient new lease of life after head injury


The implants were used for Lin's cranioplasty surgery in July last year. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): When Danny Lin fell in a carpark in November 2020, he injured his head so badly that he could remember only slipping into a coma for about 10 days.

The memory of how the incident happened was completely wiped clean.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , 3D , printed , implants , cranioplasty

Next In Aseanplus News

Long night of Jakarta raids found gold bars, wads of cash
Singapore Toto jackpot of S$12.8mil to be split between two winners
Young Australian men falling victim to online sexual extortion: Regulator
Over 219,000 refugees, asylum seekers registered in Malaysia, says Zahid
‘Heartbroken’ but holding on to hope: Families searching desperately for victims of Bangkok bar fire
Niah National Park trails closed temporarily after lightning strike sparks fire
Asia markets choppy as threat of Trump Hormuz levy spooks traders
FBM KLCI holds at 1,700 as oil supply fears cast cloud over global economy
Heavy floods submerge roads and vehicles
Bangkok bar inferno kills 27

Others Also Read