3D Printing Materials and Technologies for Orthopaedic Applications

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SUMMARY: 3D printing technologies have evolved tremendously over the last decade for uses in orthopaedic surgical applications, including being used to manufacture implants for spine, upper extremity, foot and ankle, oncologic, and traumatic reconstructions. Materials used for 3D-printed orthopaedic devices include metals, degradable and nondegradable polymers, and ceramic composites. There are 2 primary advantages for use of 3D printing technologies for orthopaedics: first, the ability to create complex porous lattices that allow for osseointegration and improved implant stability and second, the enablement of complex geometric designs allowing for patient-specific devices based on preoperative imaging. Given continually evolving technology, and the relatively early stage of the materials and 3D printers themselves, the possibilities for continued innovation in orthopaedics are great.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:38

Enthalten in:

Journal of orthopaedic trauma - 38(2024), 4S vom: 01. März, Seite S9-S12

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kelly, Cambre [VerfasserIn]
Adams, Samuel B [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Polymers

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Date Completed 21.03.2024

Date Revised 21.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/BOT.0000000000002765

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36992231X