3D Printing

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion performed with a non-window-type 3D-printed porous titanium cage had similar clinical outcomes and comparable interbody fusion rates compared with those who received window-type cages, according to results.

Planning patella instability correction has improved greatly thanks to the Lyon “menu á la carte” and the Dejour classification of trochlea dysplasia.

3D printing is emerging as a transformative force spanning across multiple industries. In health care, this cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing the way we evaluate and treat our patients across many disciplines.

In this video, Miho J. Tanaka, MD, PhD, discussed the use of 3D and 4D imaging to better understand the role of trochlear dysplasia for surgical decision-making in patients with patellar instability.

In this video, Deepak Goyal, MBBS, MS(Ortho), DNB(Ortho), MNAMS, showed several examples of 3D-printed models for patellofemoral joint surgery and discussed the impact of 3D printing on surgical planning.

Pessaries customized through transvaginal ultrasound and 3D printing technology may perform better if commercial pessaries fail for women with pelvic organ prolapse, according to results of a pilot study published in Menopause.

Despite the long-established prevalence of 3D printing in orthopedic oncology, some orthopedic surgeons said recent technological improvements and novel applications of the tool may help change the way cancerous tumors are treated.

When applying new technology to any medical intervention, we should begin with the end in mind and ask what problem are we trying to solve and could this new technology cause more harm than current solutions.

Orthofix Medical Inc. has announced the full commercial launch of the WaveForm A, a 3D-printed interbody implant for patients undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusion, according to a company press release.

Personal protective equipment and other supplies made using 3D printers may be “readily contaminated” with nosocomial pathogens and are best for one-time use, researchers reported.