Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Instr Course Lect. 2018 Feb 15;67:587-594
Authors: Anderson PA, Hsu W, Golish SR, Jakus AE, Mihalko WM
Abstract
Orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of the variety of applications of three-dimensional printing, which range from rough-and-ready applications, such as rapid prototyping of implant designs with the use of polymers to the fabrication of patient-specific implants and custom implants with the use of the principles of metallurgy. The local manufacture of low-cost prosthetic devices in third-world nations is the best example of the potential application of three-dimensional printing. Orthopaedic surgeons should understand the multiple applications of three-dimensional printing, including prototyping of anatomy, implants, orthotics, patient-specific instrumentation, and implants that incorporate porous structures and accommodate complex anatomy, as well as the future of biologically active three-dimensional printing. It is helpful to be aware of the types of three-dimensional printing that are currently used in the clinical setting, those that are commercially available, and those under development.
PMID: 31411442 [PubMed]

Source: Instructional Course Lectures - August 16, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Instr Course Lect Source Type: research