Unique printing of body parts: for the first time in Britain, 3D scanning and printing allowed a person to regain their face after an accident
Kyiv • UNN
For the first time in Britain, 3D printing was used to restore the face of a man who was injured in a car accident. The Bristol 3D Medical Center helped him return to normal life by making prostheses.
Bristol 3D Medical Center offers 3D visualization, design and printing, all in one space. The first to use the service was a resident of Devon (south-west England), whose face was severely damaged in an accident.
UNN reports with reference to the BBC and North Bristol NHS Trust.
Details
A cyclist who was left with devastating facial injuries after being hit by a drunk driver has become one of the first patients to use the services of a unique body part printing center of the UK National Health Service.
How the accident happened
In July 2021, Mr Richards was cycling in Miri, Somerset, with two of his friends when they were hit by a drunk driver.
He [the driver] drove up to us from behind, talking on the phone... Two of my friends were not injured, but suffered numerous fractures. I, unfortunately, ended up under the car, so I suffered severe burns on one side of my body and face, as well as fractures of my ribs on the right side
After numerous reconstructive surgeries at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and rehabilitation in many medical facilities, Richards began to return to normal life.
A new step in recovery was implemented at the Bristol Medical 3D Center
Reference
The Bristol 3D Medical Center is considered the first in the UK to combine 3D visualization and printing in one space. The Center provides scientific and technical support with specialized reconstructive expertise.
Most of the equipment was funded by the Southmead Hospital Charitable Trust, the official charity of North Bristol NHS Trust.
Cyclist receives 3D facial print
Richards had facial prostheses made at the specified 3D medical center.
With the help of the center's technologies, a large orbital prosthesis and neck for scars on the neck were made.
It also includes 3D scanning, digital imaging of the face, and then creating a copy and designing the shape for the appropriate prostheses.
For the most part, people don't notice. I've had to live with it for four years. Mostly it's in my head. Often people don't notice, don't say anything, or accept me as I am.
Richards also added: "If I want to socialize a lot, I feel much more comfortable if I look in the mirror and look smart."
Let us remind you
Ukraine is considering an innovative method of osseointegration prosthetics. An order will be signed within 2-3 weeks so that those who need such prosthetics can receive it.
Veterans received a lifetime referral for the replacement of prostheses and components without additional certificates.