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Three-dimensional printing (3D printing) offers advanced orthopaedic implant design. This review clarifies terminology for 3D-printed implants, highlighting knowledge gaps and the need for in vivo studies.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • Three-dimensional printing (3D printing) is increasingly utilized for manufacturing orthopaedic implants.
  • This technology allows for complex designs and structural variations beneficial in medical applications.
  • Existing terminology for 3D printing in orthopaedics lacks standardization between engineering and medical fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized vocabulary for characterizing 3D printing in orthopaedics.
  • To clarify key features and potential defects of 3D-printed orthopaedic implants.
  • To bridge the understanding gap between engineers and medical experts regarding 3D printing characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing industry-defined terms for 3D printing.
Keywords:
3D-printed implants3D-printingacetabular cupadditive manufacturingfeatureshiporthopaedic implants

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  • Detailed examination of a 3D-printed off-the-shelf acetabular cup.
  • Analysis of porous and dense regions of the implant to define characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • Established a vocabulary to characterize 3D printing in orthopaedics.
    • Clarified prominent features and potential defects of 3D-printed implants.
    • Identified significant knowledge gaps in the understanding of 3D printing for orthopaedics.

    Conclusions:

    • Further investigation, particularly of in vivo and retrieved implants, is crucial.
    • Understanding the long-term patient impact and effects of specific features is necessary.
    • This research will aid in updating regulatory approaches for 3D-printed orthopaedic technology.