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[The clinical application of three dimention printing technology]
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|September 3, 2016
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is increasingly used in medicine for education, surgical devices, and prosthetics. Despite current challenges, 3D printing holds immense potential for future breakthroughs in medical history.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is seeing expanding applications within the medical field.
- 3D printing currently plays a significant role in areas such as medical education, the development of surgical instruments, and the creation of prosthetic implants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current role and future prospects of 3D printing in medicine.
- To highlight the potential impact of 3D printing on medical advancements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in medical 3D printing.
- Analysis of current applications and challenges in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- 3D printing is integral to medical education, surgical device innovation, and prosthetic development.
- Significant challenges remain for widespread clinical adoption of 3D printing.
Conclusions:
- 3D printing possesses vast application prospects in medicine.
- The appropriate application of 3D printing technology could represent a major historical breakthrough in medical practice.
