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3D Printing Materials and Technologies for Orthopaedic Applications.

Cambre Kelly¹, Samuel B Adams²

¹restor3d, Inc, Durham, NC; and.

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

|March 19, 2024

Summary

3D printing revolutionizes orthopaedic surgery by enabling patient-specific implants with complex porous structures for better bone integration and stability. Continued technological advancements promise further innovation in orthopedic device manufacturing.

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Area of Science:

Orthopaedic Surgery
Biomaterials Engineering
Additive Manufacturing

Background:

3D printing has rapidly advanced over the past decade.
Its applications in orthopaedics have expanded significantly.
This technology is used for various reconstructions, including spine, extremities, and trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the evolution and applications of 3D printing in orthopaedic surgery.
To highlight the advantages of 3D printing for orthopaedic implants.
To discuss the materials and future potential of this technology in the field.

Main Methods:

Review of current 3D printing technologies and materials used in orthopaedics.
Analysis of key advantages, including porous lattice creation and patient-specific designs.

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Discussion of applications in spine, upper extremity, foot and ankle, oncologic, and traumatic reconstructions.

Main Results:

3D printing enables the creation of complex porous lattices for enhanced osseointegration and implant stability.
Patient-specific implants with intricate geometric designs can be manufactured based on preoperative imaging.
A variety of materials, including metals, polymers, and ceramics, are utilized for 3D-printed orthopaedic devices.

Conclusions:

3D printing technologies offer significant advantages for orthopaedic surgical applications.
The ability to produce patient-specific implants and porous structures is a key benefit.
Ongoing advancements in materials and printers suggest a bright future for 3D printing in orthopaedics.