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3D printing and its applications in orthopaedic trauma: A technological marvel
Hitesh Lal1, Mohit Kumar Patralekh1
1Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, New Delhi, 110029, India.
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
|September 12, 2018
Summary
Three dimensional (3D) printing, or additive manufacturing, is revolutionizing orthopaedic trauma surgery by enabling patient-specific models, instrumentation, and implants. This technology enhances surgical planning and improves patient outcomes in trauma care.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Three dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is rapidly emerging as a transformative technology in orthopaedic trauma surgery.
- Patient-specific anatomical models created from CT or MRI scans enhance surgeons' understanding of complex patho-anatomy.
- This technology facilitates precise preoperative planning, leading to improved surgical accuracy and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current applications of 3D printing in orthopaedic trauma surgery.
- To highlight the role of 3D printing in creating patient-specific models, instrumentation, implants, orthoses, and prostheses.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted in June 2018 using databases such as PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
- Keywords included "3D Printing", "additive manufacturing", "rapid prototyping", "Orthopaedics", and "Trauma".
- Titles and abstracts were screened, duplicates and unrelated papers were excluded, and papers specifically related to orthopaedic trauma were selected for review.
Main Results:
- The literature search yielded a significant number of papers, with 59 relevant studies selected for review after initial screening and exclusion of duplicates and irrelevant articles.
- Papers focusing solely on spine fractures were excluded as they were covered in a separate publication.
- The search identified a growing body of evidence on 3D printing applications in orthopaedics.
Conclusions:
- Orthopaedic surgeons and scientists worldwide are actively utilizing 3D printing technology across nearly all areas of orthopaedic trauma surgery.
- Applications include the design of patient-specific models, instrumentation, implants, orthoses, and prostheses.
- Emerging applications also involve 3D bioprinting for bone and cartilage scaffolding, indicating the broad impact of this technology.
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