Open AccessThree-Dimensional Printing in Orthopedics: from the Basics to Surgical Applications
Author(s) -
Leandro Ejnisman,
Bruno Gobbato,
André Ferrari de França Camargo,
Eduardo de Senzi Zancul
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1935-973X
pISSN - 1935-9748
DOI - 10.1007/s12178-020-09691-3
Subject(s) - orthopedic surgery , medicine , medical physics , sports medicine , surgical planning , orthopedic procedures , surgery , physical therapy
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly evolving field traditionally utilized in non-medical industries. Recently, the medical use of AM is expanding, especially in orthopedics. The goal of this article is presenting the principles of AM and its main applications in orthopedics.