ArticleInternational journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery2010
3D printing based on imaging data: review of medical applications.
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- The role of three-dimensional printing models in medical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC medical education · 2025Pooled it
- Application of three-dimensional printing in plastic surgery: a bibliometric analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Three-Dimensional Bioprinting Scaffolding for Nasal Cartilage Defects: A Systematic Review.Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · 2021Pooled it
- Three-dimensional printing in radiation oncology: A systematic review of the literature.Journal of applied clinical medical physics · 2020Pooled it
- Evaluation of accuracy of three-dimensional printing and three-dimensional miniplates in treatment of anterior mandibular fractures: a prospective clinical study.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Three-dimensional printed models improve orthopedic residents' understanding of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
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- Exploring the role of 4D printing materials, techniques, and characteristics for personalized oncology.Translational oncology · 2026Review
- Development and preliminary validation of a multidisciplinary 3D‑printed skull base model for endoscopic endonasal surgical training.3D printing in medicine · 2026Article
- A step-by-step guide for implementation of virtual surgical applications and patient data centralization: practical experience and lessons learned.3D printing in medicine · 2026Review
- Evolving capabilities of computed tomography imaging for transcatheter valvular heart interventions - new opportunities for precision medicine.The international journal of cardiovascular imaging · 2026Review
- Optimising Camera-ChArUco Geometry for Motion Compensation in Standing Equine CT: A CT-Motivated Benchtop Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Combining 3D printing and elastographic characterization: A novel sphenoid wing meningioma simulation model for neurosurgical training.Neurosurgical review · 2026Article
- Physical models and simulators in veterinary education: current status, learning impact, and future perspectives.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Review
- Worldwide research on 3D printing for cancer: a dual-method analysis of bibliometrics and stratified focused thematic.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Review
- 3D-printed models in atlantoaxial surgery training: a comparative study and questionnaire survey.Neurosurgical review · 2025Article
- Development of a 3D transparent aortic model as a radiation-free training simulator for basic skills of endovascular aortic interventions.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Customizable artificial simulator for developing, planning, and training personnel on neurophysiology and surgical procedures in non-human primates.Journal of neuroscience methods · 2025Article
- 3D-Printed Model for Surgical Planning in Diverticular Disease: A Case Report.Reports (MDPI) · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeGeneration of graspable three-dimensional objects applied for surgical planning, prosthetics and related applications using 3D printing or rapid prototyping is summarized and evaluated. MATERIALS AND
methodsGraspable 3D objects overcome the limitations of 3D visualizations which can only be displayed on flat screens. 3D objects can be produced based on CT or MRI volumetric medical images. Using dedicated post-processing algorithms, a spatial model can be extracted from image data sets and exported to machine-readable data. That spatial model data is utilized by special printers for generating the final rapid prototype model.
resultsPatient-clinician interaction, surgical training, medical research and education may require graspable 3D objects. The limitations of rapid prototyping include cost and complexity, as well as the need for specialized equipment and consumables such as photoresist resins.
conclusionsMedical application of rapid prototyping is feasible for specialized surgical planning and prosthetics applications and has significant potential for development of new medical applications.
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