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An overview of 3D printed metal implants in orthopedic applications: Present and future perspectives.
Review in Heliyon, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 43 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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43 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Systematic Review of joint preservation limb salvage in osteosarcoma around the knee.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- A Novel 3D-Printed Strut-Type Prosthesis Reconstructs the Hemicortical Defect After Distal Femur Parosteal Osteosarcoma Resection: The Mid-Term Follow-Up Outcome.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- Alveolar Bone Regeneration: Smart Biomaterials and Physical Stimulation.Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials · 2026Review
- 3D printed microporous titanium prosthesis for single implantation or combined with free flap for infected bone defects in the limbs: a single-center retrospective cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Next-generation craniomaxillofacial implants for reconstructive surgery: balancing biomechanics, biocompatibility, and bioactivity.International journal of oral science · 2026Review
- A cost-effective 3D-printed cement spacer reconstruction in a rare case of calcaneal Ewing sarcoma: a case report and surgical technique.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Surgical management of an unstable occipital condyle fracture in a dog using a patient-specific CNC-milled titanium implant: a case report.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Combining 3D printing technology with customized metal plates for the treatment of long segment femoral shaft comminuted fractures.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Evolution of Titanium Interbody Cages and Current Uses of 3D Printed Titanium in Spine Fusion Surgery.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2025Review
- Autonomous Implants.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2025Review
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- A Brief Review on Biomimetics 3D Printing Design.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- High retention rates of custom 3D printed titanium implants in complex pelvic reconstruction, a report on 106 consecutive cases over 10 years.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Reconstruction of a large distal femoral giant cell tumor using a 3D-printed condylar support lattice metal implant and fibular grafts: a novel biomechanical and surgical approach.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Amikacin Coated 3D-Printed Metal Devices for Prevention of Postsurgical Infections (PSIs).Pharmaceutics · 2025Article
- Evaluating Effectiveness, Safety, and Patient Outcomes of 3D Printing in Orthopedic Implant Design and Customization: A PRISMA-Complaint Systematic Review.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Advancements in 3D printing technologies for personalized treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.Materials today. Bio · 2025Review
- In-vivo and ex-vivo evaluation of bio-inspired structures fabricated via PBF-LB for biomedical applications.Materials today. Bio · 2025Article
- An insightful overview on osteogenic potential of nano hydroxyapatite for bone regeneration.Cell and tissue banking · 2025Review
- Evolution of Metals and Alloys in Orthopedics with Their Relevance in Osteoporosis.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
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10 authors.
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Abstract
With the ability to produce components with complex and precise structures, additive manufacturing or 3D printing techniques are now widely applied in both industry and consumer markets. The emergence of tissue engineering has facilitated the application of 3D printing in the field of biomedical implants. 3D printed implants with proper structural design can not only eliminate the stress shielding effect but also improve in vivo biocompatibility and functionality. By combining medical images derived from technologies such as X-ray scanning, CT, MRI, or ultrasonic scanning, 3D printing can be used to create patient-specific implants with almost the same anatomical structures as the injured tissues. Numerous clinical trials have already been conducted with customized implants. However, the limited availability of raw materials for printing and a lack of guidance from related regulations or laws may impede the development of 3D printing in medical implants. This review provides information on the current state of 3D printing techniques in orthopedic implant applications. The current challenges and future perspectives are also included.
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