Polyethylene terephthalate glycol, PETG, is a miscible, transparent thermoplastic known to
have strong tensile properties, high ductility, as well as resistance to heat and chemical …

Objective Non-neurosurgeons in regional and rural hospitals may be required to operate on
patients presenting with a traumatic brain injury where timely transfer to a tertiary hospital is …

Objective Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology presents a promising avenue for the
development of affordable neurosurgical simulation models, addressing many challenges …

Purpose Three-dimensional (3D) printed skulls for neurosurgical training are increasingly
being used due to the widespread access to 3D printing technology, their low cost and …

Neurosurgery is one of the most difficult surgical disciplines, making neurosurgical
simulation crucial for learners. 3D printing is increasingly used for this simulation due to its …

A semi-analytical method for computation of stress and displacement field due to surface
loading on a linear elastic, isotropic and homogeneous half-plane containing a hole is …

Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a method that is used to create models for
the use of simulated temporal bone dissection and has increasing availability in biomedical …

abstract Reproduction is the most important event for the continuation of life. Unfortunately,
infertility is a widespread problem. Recently, biomaterials have been widely used in …

The development of neurosurgical skills and competence requires supervision and
guidance, which can be challenging to coordinate and implement within a busy hospital …