# Life-Changing Reconstructive Surgeries Made Possible by Metal 3D Printing -- The Princess Moshoana Story

- Show: [Additive Snack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack)
- Published: 2024-01-23
- Length: 20m
- Episode: 1
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a2b6a0d

## Summary

Princess Moshoana, a South African woman whose life was altered by a violent crime, and Dr. Gerrie Booysen, Director of the Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM) at the Central University of Technology, discuss the use of metal 3D printing for reconstructive surgery. Dr. Booysen explains how CRPM utilized EOS beta forming systems to design and print a patient-specific titanium jaw implant for Princess after traditional implants were unaffordable. The episode details the complex process chain from CT scanning and digital modeling to surgical implantation and recovery, highlighting how additive manufacturing restored Princess's ability to socialize and pursue her dreams. It also touches on CRPM's broader impact in South Africa, where they produce over 15,000 3D-printed implants, including spinal cages and cranial implants, to reduce reliance on imported medical devices.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr#t=4) Introduction: Princess Moshoana and Dr. Gerrie Booysen
- [1:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr#t=90) Princess Moshoana's Story of Trauma and Loss
- [4:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr#t=278) Connecting with Dr. Booysen and CRPM
- [7:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr#t=431) History of CRPM and Patient-Specific Implants
- [11:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr#t=666) The Process: From CT Scan to Titanium Implant
- [13:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr#t=817) Life After Reconstruction: Regaining Dreams
- [15:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr#t=914) Impact on South African Healthcare and Future Implants

## Topics

- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- EOS (company)
- Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (company)
- Central University of Technology (company)
- Materialise (company)
- PA 2200 (material)

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- [50. Additive Manufacturing for Eardrums and Nano-Objects](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-12-28-50-additive-manufacturing-for-eardrums-and-nano-objects) (The Next Byte Podcast)
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- [Scott Summit | Industrial Design, 3D Printing, & Life-Changing Products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-12-02-scott-summit-industrial-design-3d-printing-life-changing-products) (Being an Engineer)
- [42. World's Most Advanced Prosthetics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-11-02-42-worlds-most-advanced-prosthetics) (The Next Byte Podcast)

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