Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Back pain can be debilitating, particularly for those suffering from scoliosis or degenerative disc issues. Learn how Ronak Desai, M.D., Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, and spine surgeons at UT Southwestern are utilizing artificial intelligence for 3D printed custom implants. Like a key fitting precisely into a lock, these tailored implants are leading to faster recoveries and better outcomes, helping patients get back to activities they once thought were out of reach. Take a deeper dive:
utswmed.org/medblog/utsw-customized-spinal-implants