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3D Printing for Hip Implant Applications: A Review
Obinna Okolie1, Iwona Stachurek2, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian3
1Centre of Advanced Engineering Materials, School of Engineering, Robert Gordon University, Riverside East, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7AQ, UK.
Polymers
|November 18, 2020
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers a promising solution for hip replacement implants, addressing limitations of traditional methods. This technology enables personalized, biomimetic scaffolds for improved tissue regeneration and sustainable hip repair.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Rising demand for tissue regeneration and organ repair in patients with diseased or damaged bones, particularly for hip pain.
- Conventional hip replacement implants face limitations in mechanical properties and biocompatibility, potentially exacerbating pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review determining factors for hip replacement and explore advanced fabrication techniques.
- To investigate the potential of three-dimensional (3D) printing for personalized hip implants and tissue regeneration.
Main Methods:
- Review of conventional hip replacement materials (metallic, ceramic) and their limitations.
- Analysis of various 3D printing techniques including Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA).
- Exploration of surface modifications for 3D printed implants and 3D tissue regeneration.
Main Results:
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing demonstrates significant potential for fabricating personalized organs and biomimicking natural intricate designs.
- Various 3D printing methods offer efficient fabrication of customized hip implants.
- Surface modifications and 3D tissue regeneration are key areas for enhancing implant performance.
Conclusions:
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing presents a sustainable pathway for future hip replacement solutions.
- Addressing challenges, ethics, and trends in 3D printing is crucial for clinical translation.
- The technology holds enormous potential for advancing hip repair and regeneration.
