Pioneering ‘printed metal’ procedure to create bespoke treatment for early knee osteoarthritis set to be trialled in the UK following MHRA approval.
- World’s first 3D printed high tibial osteotomy (HTO) device and procedure developed at University of Bath given approval for UK trials
- Bespoke titanium alloy HTO implants that fit perfectly are designed to reduce discomfort for knee osteoarthritis patients
- Sophisticated 3D scanning aims to make surgery quicker and safer
- New TOKA process could make earlier intervention possible – saving patients decades of pain before surgery becomes viable
