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Among several standout characteristics of the Osteoid cast invented by industrial designer Deniz Karasahin is that it’s made by a 3-D printer using ABS plastic.
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TopOrthoApps.com, a medical-app review site, gives My Knee Guide a top rating for patients who are thinking about having a knee replacement. The app, available
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