3D Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery

• Other Authors: Dipaola, Matthew (Editor), Wodajo, Felasfa M. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis, Missouri Elsevier 2019
• Subjects: Biomedical materials > Design; Biomedical materials > Technological innovations; Three-dimensional printing
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• Physical Description: xii, 215 pages colour illustrations 24 pages
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780323662116

Get a quick, expert overview of the role of emerging 3D printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, devices, and implants. This concise resource by Drs. Matthew DiPaola and Felasfa Wodajo provides orthopaedic surgeons and residents with need-to-know information on the clinical applications of 3D printing, including current technological capabilities, guidance for practice, and future outlooks for this fast-growing area. Covers basic principles such as engineering aspects, software, economics, legal considerations, and applications for education and surgery planning. Discusses 3D printing in arthroplasty, trauma and deformity, the adult and pediatric spine, oncology, and more. Includes information on setting up a home 3D printing "plant" and 3D printing biologics. Consolidates today's available information on this burgeoning topic into a single convenient resource.