Medical Devices and Implants

Understanding surgical implants and their applications.

3D Printing in Surgery: Customizing Implants and Surgical Models

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The era of “one-size-fits-all” medical devices is rapidly closing. Historically, surgeons had to rely on standardized, mass-produced implants that occasionally required intraoperative “tinkering”—bending, cutting, or shaving a device to fit a patient’s unique anatomy. Today, three-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing, allows clinicians to move from 2D scans to physical, patient-specific solutions with […]

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Birth Control Implant Removal: Procedure and Recovery

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Choosing to remove a birth control implant (such as Nexplanon or the older Implanon) is a significant step in managing your reproductive health. Whether you are transitioning to a different method, planning for pregnancy, or addressing birth control implant side effects, the removal process is a quick, outpatient procedure that typically takes less than five

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How Much Does a Birth Control Implant Cost? A Financial Guide

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Choosing a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) is as much a financial decision as it is a medical one. The birth control implant (Nexplanon) is a small, matchstick-sized rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm that provides pregnancy prevention for up to three years [1]. While the upfront “sticker price” can be high, it

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Birth Control Implant Side Effects: What to Expect

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Choosing a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) is a significant medical decision. The birth control implant—a small, matchstick-sized rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm—is more than 99% effective, making it one of the most reliable forms of pregnancy prevention available [1]. However, because the implant (marketed as Nexplanon in the U.S.) works by

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Breast Implant Illness: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment

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Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a term used by patients and some healthcare providers to describe a diverse range of systemic symptoms that develop after the placement of silicone or saline-filled breast implants. While it is not currently recognized as a formal medical diagnosis in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), the FDA and major

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Types of Medical Implants and Their Surgical Uses

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Modern medicine has reached a stage where high-tech prosthetics and synthetic materials can replace, support, or enhance almost any part of the human anatomy. Whether for life-saving reconstruction or elective aesthetic enhancement, medical implants have become a cornerstone of surgical practice. In the United States alone, approximately 300,000 breast augmentations [1] and millions of dental

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