SynthesisAnnals of biomedical engineering2026
Clinical Application of FDM 3D Printing in Surgery and Traumatology: A Systematic Review.
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- Corrosion Behavior and Ion Release of Co-Cr Dental Alloys Fabricated by Casting, CAD/CAM, SLM and DMLS: Influence of Manufacturing Route and Microstructure.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeThis systematic review aimed to summarize current clinical and experimental applications of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing in surgery and traumatology.
methodsFollowing PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search was performed in PubMed®, Scopus®, and Web of Science™ for English-language articles published between January 2020 and March 2025. Studies describing the use of FDM printing in surgical or traumatological contexts were included. Data extraction was conducted independently by three reviewers, and inclusion was determined when at least one reviewer supported it.
resultsOut of 1,691 initially identified records, 35 studies met the inclusion criteria. Identified applications clustered into five thematic domains: surgical planning and patient-specific instruments, surgical training and simulation, biomaterials and tissue engineering, device development and prototyping, and comparisons of printing technologies and materials. FDM printing proved effective for preoperative visualization, educational modeling, and rapid prototyping of patient-specific tools, though heterogeneity in methodology and reporting limited direct comparison.
conclusionFDM 3D printing represents a versatile and increasingly accessible tool across surgical disciplines. Despite its lower resolution, its cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and expanding range of medical-grade materials make it a practical choice for clinical and educational implementation. Further standardization and validation are essential for broader clinical integration.
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