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<p><bold>Background</bold>: Three-dimensional (3D) technologies have numerous medical applications and have gained a lot of interest in medical world. After the advent of three-dimensional printing technology, and especially in last decade, orthopedic surgeons began to apply this innovative technology in almost all areas of orthopedic traumatic surgery. <bold>Objective</bold>: The aim of this paper is to give an overview of 3D technologies current usage in orthopedic surgery for patient specific applications. <bold>Methods</bold>: Two major databases PubMed and Web of Science were explored for content description and applications of 3D technologies in orthopedic surgery. It was considered papers presenting controlled studies and series of cases that include descriptions of 3D technologies compatible with applications to human medical purposes. <bold>Results</bold>: First it is presented the available three-dimensional technologies that can be used in orthopedic surgery as well as methods of integration in order to achieve the desired medical application for patient specific orthopedics. Technology starts with medical images acquisition, followed by design, numerical simulation, and printing. Then it is described the state of the art clinical applications of 3D technologies in orthopedics, by selecting the latest reported articles in medical literature. It is focused on preoperative visualization and planning, trauma, injuries, elective orthopedic surgery, guides and customized surgical instrumentation, implants, orthopedic fixators, orthoses and prostheses. <bold>Conclusion</bold>: The new 3D digital technologies are revolutionizing orthopedic clinical practices. The vast potential of 3D technologies is increasingly used in clinical practice. These technologies provide useful tools for clinical environment: accurate preoperative planning for cases of complex trauma and elective cases, personalized surgical instruments and personalized implants. There is a need to further explore the vast potential of 3D technologies in many other areas of orthopedics and to accommodate healthcare professionals with these technologies, as well as to study their effectiveness compared to conventional methods.</p>
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Background: Three-dimensional (3D) technologies have numerous medical applications and have gained a lot of interest in medical world. After the advent of three-dimensional printing technology, and especially in last decade, orthopedic surgeons began to apply this innovative technology in almost all areas of orthopedic traumatic surgery. Objective: The aim of this paper is to give an overview of 3D technologies current usage in orthopedic surgery for patient specific applications. Methods: Two major databases PubMed and Web of Science were explored for content description and applications of 3D technologies in orthopedic surgery. It was considered papers presenting controlled studies and series of cases that include descriptions of 3D technologies compatible with applications to human medical purposes. Results: First it is presented the available three-dimensional technologies that can be used in orthopedic surgery as well as methods of integration in order to achieve the desired medical application for patient specific orthopedics. Technology starts with medical images acquisition, followed by design, numerical simulation, and printing. Then it is described the state of the art clinical applications of 3D technologies in orthopedics, by selecting the latest reported articles in medical literature. It is focused on preoperative visualization and planning, trauma, injuries, elective orthopedic surgery, guides and customized surgical instrumentation, implants, orthopedic fixators, orthoses and prostheses. Conclusion: The new 3D digital technologies are revolutionizing orthopedic clinical practices. The vast potential of 3D technologies is increasingly used in clinical practice. These technologies provide useful tools for clinical environment: accurate preoperative planning for cases of complex trauma and elective cases, personalized surgical instruments and personalized implants. There is a need to further explore the vast potential of 3D technologies in many other areas of orthopedics and to accommodate healthcare professionals with these technologies, as well as to study their effectiveness compared to conventional methods.

Three-dimensional technologies used for patient specific applications in orthopedics

George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

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Background: Three-dimensional (3D) technologies have numerous medical applications and have gained a lot of interest in medical world. After the advent of...

Three-dimensional technologies used for patient specific applications in orthopedics

Published Online: Jul 12, 2021

Page range: 77 - 85

Received: May 05, 2021

Accepted: Jun 20, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0020

Keywords
orthopedic surgery, three-dimensional technologies, 3D printing, clinical workflow, patient-specific applications

© 2021 Flaviu Moldovan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Three-dimensional technologies used for patient specific applications in orthopedics

Published Online: Jul 12, 2021

Page range: 77 - 85

Received: May 05, 2021

Accepted: Jun 20, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0020

Keywordsorthopedic surgery, three-dimensional technologies, 3D printing, clinical workflow, patient-specific applications

© 2021 Flaviu Moldovan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
orthopedic surgery, three-dimensional technologies, 3D printing, clinical workflow, patient-specific applications