ENGLISH 24 • HARMONIC ® Ultracision: An ultrasonic scalpel that can precisely cut tissue while sealing vessels, thereby minimizing blood loss. • Navio Surgical System: An AI-controlled system that optimizes planning and execution of joint replacement surgeries by analyzing and adjusting precision movements by the surgeon. • VITOM® 3D: A visualization system that provides high-resolution 3D images for minimally invasive procedures to improve accuracy and outcomes. 4.3 3D printed surgical instruments 3D printing has revolutionized the development and manufacture of surgical instruments. The instruments are more cost-effective and can be customized and manufactured quickly. • Patient-specific instruments: For complex procedures, customized instruments precisely tailored to the patient’s anatomy can be printed. • Quickly available spare parts: In emergencies or remote areas, surgical instruments can be quickly printed locally, thus reducing dependence on supply chains. • Sustainable production: 3D printing enables the production of instruments from biocompatible and environmentally friendly materials that produce less waste. 5. New developments in the field of osteosynthesis 5.1. Biodegradable osteosynthesis materials The development of biodegradable materials for osteosynthesis implants has the potential to reduce the need for secondary operations to remove metal implants, as these materials degrade over time in the body without leaving any residue. • Magnesium-based implants: These implants offer good biocompatibility, are very strong, and degrade completely in the body over time. • Polylactide (PLA) implants: PLA is a bioresorbable polymer used in osteosynthesis – especially in children – to support bone healing and promote Surgical instruments in use in the clinic
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