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What is the estimated annual cost of revision surgeries for prosthetic joint replacements in the United States?
What is the estimated annual cost of revision surgeries for prosthetic joint replacements in the United States?
- $1.62 billion (correct)
- $1.62 million
- $1.62 thousand
- $1.62 trillion
What is the expected number of orthopedic interventions worldwide by 2021?
What is the expected number of orthopedic interventions worldwide by 2021?
- 5 million (correct)
- 50,000
- 500,000
- 5,000
What is the lead disruptor in orthopedic device manufacture according to the text?
What is the lead disruptor in orthopedic device manufacture according to the text?
- CNC machining
- Laser cutting
- Injection molding
- 3D printing (correct)
What are some of the complications that can arise from prosthetic joint replacements?
What are some of the complications that can arise from prosthetic joint replacements?
Why is there a critical need to develop devices with minimal failure rates?
Why is there a critical need to develop devices with minimal failure rates?
What advantages does additive manufacturing offer for the manufacture of orthopedic devices?
What advantages does additive manufacturing offer for the manufacture of orthopedic devices?
What are some of the benefits of using additive manufacturing for orthopedic device manufacture, and how do they address current challenges in the field?
What are some of the benefits of using additive manufacturing for orthopedic device manufacture, and how do they address current challenges in the field?
What role does the aging population play in the need for improved orthopedic devices, and what is the estimated number of orthopedic interventions worldwide by 2021?
What role does the aging population play in the need for improved orthopedic devices, and what is the estimated number of orthopedic interventions worldwide by 2021?
What is the estimated annual cost of revision surgeries for prosthetic joint replacements in the United States, and what does this indicate about the need for improved orthopedic devices?
What is the estimated annual cost of revision surgeries for prosthetic joint replacements in the United States, and what does this indicate about the need for improved orthopedic devices?
What are some of the challenges in developing orthopedic devices, and how can additive manufacturing help address them?
What are some of the challenges in developing orthopedic devices, and how can additive manufacturing help address them?
Why is there a need to develop orthopedic devices with minimal failure rates, and what are the consequences of failure?
Why is there a need to develop orthopedic devices with minimal failure rates, and what are the consequences of failure?
What is the potential impact of additive manufacturing on the orthopedic device industry, and why is it important?
What is the potential impact of additive manufacturing on the orthopedic device industry, and why is it important?