UC San Diego Health Performs World’s First Spine Surgery with Fully Customized 3D Printed Implant
UC San Diego Health, the academic medical system of the University of California, San Diego, has performed the world’s first anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully customized implant designed for a patient’s anatomy. By providing precise spinal alignment and minimizing disruption to surrounding structures, the personalized implant reduces surgical complications, accelerates recovery, and lowers the risk of future corrective procedures.