An overview of 3D printed metal implants in orthopedic applications: Present and future perspectives

Wu, Yuanhao; Liu, Jieying; Lin, Kuen‐Song; Tian, Jingjing; Zhang, Xueyi; Jin, Haoran; Huang, Yue; Liu, F; Wang, Hai; Wu, Zhihong

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17718

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“…Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all approaches, this new trend leverages cutting-edge technologies to develop prosthetic devices that seamlessly integrate with the user's anatomy and lifestyle [79]. A cornerstone of this customization is the adoption of 3D scanning technology, which allows prosthetists to obtain precise and comprehensive digital representations of the user's residual limb [80]. By capturing the unique contours and dimensions of the residual limb, 3D scanning serves as the foundation for developing custom-fitted prosthetic sockets that optimize both comfort and functionality [81].…”

Section: Tailored Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Advances in Biomimetics for the Development of Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Limbs

Varaganti,

Seo

2024

Biomimetics

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Recent advancements in biomimetics have spurred significant innovations in prosthetic limb development by leveraging the intricate designs and mechanisms found in nature. Biomimetics, also known as “nature-inspired engineering”, involves studying and emulating biological systems to address complex human challenges. This comprehensive review provides insights into the latest trends in biomimetic prosthetics, focusing on leveraging knowledge from natural biomechanics, sensory feedback mechanisms, and control systems to closely mimic biological appendages. Highlighted breakthroughs include the integration of cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, facilitating seamless anatomical integration of prosthetic limbs. Additionally, the incorporation of neural interfaces and sensory feedback systems enhances control and movement, while technologies like 3D scanning enable personalized customization, optimizing comfort and functionality for individual users. Ongoing research efforts in biomimetics hold promise for further advancements, offering enhanced mobility and integration for individuals with limb loss or impairment. This review illuminates the dynamic landscape of biomimetic prosthetic technology, emphasizing its transformative potential in rehabilitation and assistive technologies. It envisions a future where prosthetic solutions seamlessly integrate with the human body, augmenting both mobility and quality of life.

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Section: Tailored Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Advances in Biomimetics for the Development of Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Limbs

Varaganti,

Seo

2024

Biomimetics

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“…Biomimetic 3D printed materials display better compatibility, hence mimicking the structural and functional performance of natural body parts [197]. Incorporating selfhealing properties into 4D printed materials would repair themselves in response to damages, benefitting implants or prosthetics without needing replacements or complex surgeries [198]. Moreover, integrating sensors and electronic components within 4D printed devices would bring several advantages, such as realtime monitoring of the device performance and gathering and storing valuable health-related information.…”

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confidence: 99%

3D and 4D printing of biomedical materials: current trends, challenges, and future outlook

Appuhamillage,

Ambagaspitiya,

Dassanayake

et al. 2024

Exploration of Medicine

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Three-dimensional (3D) and four-dimensional (4D) printing have emerged as the next-generation fabrication technologies, covering a broad spectrum of areas, including construction, medicine, transportation, and textiles. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), allows the fabrication of complex structures with high precision via a layer-by-layer addition of various materials. On the other hand, 4D printing technology enables printing smart materials that can alter their shape, properties, and functions upon a stimulus, such as solvent, radiation, heat, pH, magnetism, current, pressure, and relative humidity (RH). Myriad of biomedical materials (BMMs) currently serve in many biomedical engineering fields aiding patients’ needs and expanding their life-span. 3D printing of BMMs provides geometries that are impossible via conventional processing techniques, while 4D printing yields dynamic BMMs, which are intended to be in long-term contact with biological systems owing to their time-dependent stimuli responsiveness. This review comprehensively covers the most recent technological advances in 3D and 4D printing towards fabricating BMMs for tissue engineering, drug delivery, surgical and diagnostic tools, and implants and prosthetics. In addition, the challenges and gaps of 3D and 4D printed BMMs, along with their future outlook, are also extensively discussed. The current review also addresses the scarcity in the literature on the composition, properties, and performances of 3D and 4D printed BMMs in medical applications and their pros and cons. Moreover, the content presented would be immensely beneficial for material scientists, chemists, and engineers engaged in AM manufacturing and clinicians in the biomedical field. Graphical abstract. 3D and 4D printing towards biomedical applications

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“…3D printing allows the introduction of “personalised medicine” into medical treatment. Using techniques such as MRI and CT scans, it is possible to accurately visualise a bone defect in a patient's body, create a 3D model of this defect, and then print an anatomically matched implant [11] , [12] . On top of that, it is believed that, compared to traditional bone implant manufacturing methods, 3D printing of bone implants will both reduce the cost of bone implant production, shorten the time it takes to obtain them, and even deliver more complex, functional geometries [13] , [14] , [15] .…”

Section: Hardware In Contextmentioning

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Pushing boundaries in 3D printing: Economic pressure filament extruder for producing polymeric and polymer-ceramic filaments for 3D printers

Podgórski,

Wojasiński,

Ciach

2023

HardwareX

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An overview of 3D printed metal implants in orthopedic applications: Present and future perspectives

Cited by 25 publications

References 317 publications

Recent Advances in Biomimetics for the Development of Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Limbs

Recent Advances in Biomimetics for the Development of Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Limbs

3D and 4D printing of biomedical materials: current trends, challenges, and future outlook

Pushing boundaries in 3D printing: Economic pressure filament extruder for producing polymeric and polymer-ceramic filaments for 3D printers

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