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Washington Post: “Rebuilding the battle-torn faces — and lives — of Ukrainian troops.”
The Washington Post featured a photo of Dr. Jorge Corona performing surgery in Kyiv on its front page on January 3, as part of the article “Rebuilding the battle-torn faces — and lives — of Ukrainian troops.” The article explains the urgent need for facial reconstruction surgery, and tells the stories of soldiers who are going through the process. MedCAD is proud to support Dr. Corona and his colleagues in their missions of healing to Ukraine.
Dallas medical technology to help injured Ukrainian soldiers
October 18, 2024 | Dallas-based MedCAD is donating advanced facial implants and surgical support to assist severely injured Ukrainian soldiers. A medical team from LEAP Global Missions, led by oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Jorge Corona, will take these implants to Ukraine, where they will be used in reconstructive surgeries for soldiers disfigured by the ongoing war with Russia.
McKinney grad looks forward to future with reconstructed skull implant
December 20, 2024 | A devastating car accident in March 2024 left recent McKinney North High School graduate Trevor Dutton with a life-threatening head injury and significant challenges on his road to recovery. To save his life, surgeons removed a large portion of his skull to relieve brain swelling, leaving him reliant on a protective helmet as he underwent months of rehabilitation. Despite his determination, Trevor’s progress was limited until MedCAD, a Dallas-based medical device company, played a pivotal role in his journey.
Doctors replace part of McKinney teen’s skull after crash that nearly killed him
December 18, 2024 | Trevor Dutton, A recent McKinney North High School grad who nearly died in a car crash sits down with MedCAD – the people who made his skull implant. The new technology has allowed him to return to a normal life. “Neurosurgeons in Alabama saved his life by removing a portion of his skull, allowing the brain to swell and then heal,” said Dr. Shaad Bidwala, a neurosurgeon at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas. On Wednesday, Dutton met with MedCAD and CEO Nancy Hairston to say thank you.
Patient Profile: Putting the Pieces Together After a Near-Fatal Accident
Trevor survived a life-threatening car accident requiring a cranioplasty with a custom 3D-printed skull implant. After overcoming serious injuries, including brain swelling and a coma, he made a full recovery. MedCAD designed his implant to ensure a perfect fit, improving surgery outcomes. Now, he’s healthy and thriving, preparing for college life.
Dallas-Based MedCAD Introduces New 3D‑Printed Facial Reconstruction Plates
December 10th, 2024 | Facial reconstruction surgery aims to improve the most visible part of the human body by correcting the results of traumatic injury, disease, or aging. For the procedures to be successful, implants are often a key ingredient to create a natural-looking visage. Now Dallas-based MedCAD, creators of AccuPlate patient-matched titanium implants, is using 3D printing to create reconstruction plates for the mandible and midface—allowing for “a shorter delivery window, as well as more geometries and features to address more surgical needs and complexities.”
Announcing AccuPlate®
MedCAD has announced that AccuPlate® reconstruction plates for the mandible and midface are now 3D printed. The 3D printed titanium plates allow for a shorter delivery window, as well as more geometries and features to address more surgical needs and complexities.
Engineering the Future: An interview with MedCAD’s EVP Brian Buss
Brian Buss is Executive Vice President of MedCAD. In this interview, he talks about the company’s origins, its innovative approach to medical devices, and the unique mindset it takes to be a leader in the field.
Dallas surgeon helps Ukrainian soldiers injured in battle
December 5th, 2024 | Dr. Jorge Corona returns from Ukraine, where he used MedCAD’s custom-designed, 3D-printed facial implants to help reconstruct the faces of soldiers injured in battle. Dr. Corona, a Dallas-based surgeon, is part of a medical mission helping Ukrainian soldiers injured in the war with Russia.
This Dallas Med Tech Company Reconstructs Ukrainian Soldiers’ Faces
October 22, 2024 | Dallas-based MedCAD is producing custom facial implants and cutting guides to assist Ukrainian soldiers injured in the ongoing war with Russia. Utilizing precise CT imaging and advanced 3D printing technology, the company creates bespoke titanium implants tailored to individual patients’ needs. This fall, a surgical team led by Dr. Jorge Corona will deliver these implants to Kyiv for reconstructive surgeries
Ukrainian soldiers to receive custom 3-D printed facial implants from Dallas non-profit
October 27, 2024 | A non-profit organization and a 3D surgical implant company from Dallas are collaborating to help restore the faces of Ukrainian soldiers severely injured in the ongoing war. Oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Jorge Corona and MedCAD’s team are using CT scans sent from Ukraine to create custom 3D-printed titanium implants for reconstructive surgeries.
A Doctor’s Journey: From South African First Responder to Teaching Surgeon
Craig B. Pearl, DDS, MsD, FCMFOS, specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas, Texas Medical Center in Houston. He’s also one of the doctors working with MedCAD’s 3D virtual surgical planning and...