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Additive manufacturing applications in orthopaedics: A review
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
|September 12, 2018
Summary
Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers customized solutions in orthopaedics, from patient-specific implants to anatomical models. This technology enhances surgical planning and improves patient outcomes through precise 3D printing applications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Additive Manufacturing (AM) applications are rapidly expanding within orthopaedics.
- Current AM uses include creating anatomical models, surgical tools, splints, implants, and prosthetics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify optimal Additive Manufacturing applications in the orthopaedics field.
- To detail the process of preparing 3D printed models using AM.
- To explore the diverse applications of AM in orthopaedics.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research articles on AM in orthopaedics.
- Identification of key AM applications and their benefits.
- Description of the 3D model preparation workflow using AM technology.
Main Results:
- AM enables the creation of customized implants with precise shape and size, offering flexible solutions.
- 3D printed anatomical models provide accurate patient anatomy perception for pre-surgical planning and complex case management.
- AM facilitates exact physical model generation for medical education, surgical planning, and training.
Conclusions:
- Additive Manufacturing provides tailored solutions for orthopaedic challenges, improving surgical accessibility and success rates.
- The geometric freedom offered by AM allows for perfect-fit implants.
- AM technology addresses the unique anatomical variations of each patient, offering personalized treatment strategies.
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