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Costa Rica 3D Prints First Cranial Implant | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica just pulled off a medical milestone: its first-ever cranial implant, custom-designed and 3D-printed entirely in-house at San Juan de Dios Hospital. This isn’t a fluke—it’s the launch of a new era for public healthcare, proving they can build cutting-edge, personalized medical tech locally. Two years in the making, the project cost nearly $150 million colones and included training, industrial 3D printers, specialized software, and a dedicated manufacturing space. The results? Patients get life-changing implants that restore brain protection, reduce neurological issues, and rebuild…
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