Innovation Nation Season 3 Episode 5

Ep 5. 3D Printed Body Parts

  • October 29, 2016

Innovation Nation is back with its third season and the fifth episode is surely going to leave everyone astonished. The episode with the name 3D Printed Body Parts is all about exploring the world of 3D printing in medical science. The show features different innovations made possible due to 3D printing in medicine and how they are changing and improving the lives of people.

The presenter Mo Rocca takes the viewers on an exciting journey through the world of 3D advanced printing. In the first segment of the episode, we get to see the use of 3D printing techniques to print prosthetic arm limbs. The show tells us the story of how an adaptive athlete has been able to achieve his dreams with the use of the revolutionary 3D printed prosthetic arm.

The episode also highlights the role of 3D printing in bone replacement and how it has been making surgeries easier. We get to see patients who have been through surgery for bone replacement and how they have been able to recover quickly and with less pain due to the use of 3D printed body parts.

In the next segment, the show explores the use of 3D printing in creating models to help surgeons with planning complex surgeries. This segment shows how 3D printing has been instrumental in enabling surgeons to have a better vision of a patient's condition and complications. The segment showcases interviews with surgeons who have been using these techniques and the benefits they have seen in their surgeries.

The show brings in different stories from the medical field that showcase the uses of 3D printing for dental restorations, skin grafts, and even prosthetic eye parts.

One of the highlights of the episode comes in the form of the story of a 5-year-old girl who was born without a hand and has been able to get a 3D printed hand. The show tells us about the making of the hand which is not only affordable but also customizable as per the child's requirements. The segment shows how the girl has been able to use the 3D printed hand for various activities.

Overall, the episode not only showcases the various innovations that have been made possible due to 3D printing in medical science but also sheds light on the impact these innovations have had on people's lives. The show highlights the work of different scientists, doctors, and engineers who have been working towards making these innovations available to more people.

The episode leaves the viewers with the message that 3D printing is indeed revolutionizing the field of medicine and making advanced treatments and procedures a reality for many who earlier would not have been able to afford it. The show celebrates the power of technology that is being used for the greater good and also instills the hope that we, as a society, can continuously innovate and improve our lives with the use of technology.

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Innovation Nation, Season 3 Episode 5, is available to watch and stream on CBS. You can also buy, rent Innovation Nation on demand at Max, Apple TV Channels online.
  • First Aired
    October 29, 2016
  • Language
    English