Elumalai Anusha, Nayak Yash, Ganapathy Aravinda K, Chen David, Tappa Karthik, Jammalamadaka Udayabhanu, Bishop Grace, Ballard David H
3D Printing Lab, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas, 7000 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Polymers (Basel). 2023 Nov 2;15(21):4306. doi: 10.3390/polym15214306.
In recent years, 3D printing (3DP) has advanced traditional medical treatments. This review explores the fusion of reverse engineering and 3D printing of medical implants, with a specific focus on drug delivery applications. The potential for 3D printing technology to create patient-specific implants and intricate anatomical models is discussed, along with its ability to address challenges in medical treatment. The article summarizes the current landscape, challenges, benefits, and emerging trends of using 3D-printed formulations for medical implantation and drug delivery purposes.
近年来,3D打印(3DP)推动了传统医学治疗的发展。本综述探讨了医疗植入物逆向工程与3D打印的融合,特别关注药物递送应用。讨论了3D打印技术制造针对患者的植入物和复杂解剖模型的潜力,以及其应对医疗治疗挑战的能力。本文总结了使用3D打印制剂进行医疗植入和药物递送的当前状况、挑战、益处及新兴趋势。