3D Printing for Traumatic Orthopedics: A Review of Current Trends and Opportunities

Three-dimensional (3D) printing enables the fabrication of functional scaffolding structures, prototypes, and implants with complex geometries suitable for various biomedical applications. As 3D printing continues to grow, there has been an increasing trend in reshaping the future of biomedical implants and prototypes in orthopedics, particularly in traumatic orthopedics. For example, 3D printing can be employed to create customized implant guides and prostheses to match the anatomical shape and structure of the defective part of the patient and resolve issues associated with clinical treatment. In addition, 3D printing can be used to print patient-specific prototypes, which is helpful for physicians to have a better 3D Printing for Traumatic Orthopedics: understanding of the anatomy and pAreRoepveierawtivoef Cduiarrgennot sTirsenodfsthaneddOepfepcotrttuonibtieesfixed. Keeping these points in viHewan, tehtisal. article reviews current trends and opportunities for 3D printing in traumatic orthopedics.