Medical Innovation Taking Form: 3D Printing at The Ottawa Hospital

Abstract

Three-Dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging medical technology with capacity to revolutionize multitude aspects of clinical care and medical education. This commentary highlights The Ottawa Hospital Medical 3D Printing Program, a leading Canadian site for the manufacturing of 3D-printed clinical solutions. In Ottawa, 3D printing has already been employed to optimize preoperative surgical planning, facilitate communication with patients, and enhance medical learning and outreach efforts. Rapid advances in manufacturing technology are poised to further expand current medical applications of 3D printing nation-wide.