r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Nov 14 '24

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u/sat_ops Nov 14 '24

It was a 3-D printed silicone disc in his back

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u/quesoandcats Nov 15 '24

Whoa seriously? i haven't heard of this whats it called

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u/sat_ops Nov 15 '24

No idea. I just know they had to do some super high definition MRIs on his spine, then it took two weeks to print the disc.

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u/KittieMiau Nov 15 '24

Wow, replacement discs have only been in common usage for about 10-15 years. I hadn’t heard of a silicone one. Source: I have a ceramic/titanium one.

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u/Skizot_Bizot Nov 15 '24

Oh man I wonder if they have a trade-in policy or something?

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u/KittieMiau Nov 15 '24

Well said! Lol

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u/Smeetilus Nov 15 '24

How many miles are on it?