Regrowing the skull bone with 3D printing technology


  • Wellness
  • Thursday, 01 Jun 2023

The 3D-printed scaffolds are customised according to the shape and size of the patient’s skull. — Photos: Osteopore

How do you resolve the problem of having too much pressure within the head, i.e. intercranial pressure?

Doctors will first try giving medications to reduce the swelling or drain the extra cerebrospinal fluid or bleeding around the brain, depending on the cause of the condition.

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