Prządka Marcin, Pająk Weronika, Kleinrok Jakub, Pec Joanna, Michno Karolina, Karpiński Robert, Baj Jacek
Department of Orthopedics and Movement Traumatology, Provincial Integrated Hospital, Szpitalna 45, 62-504 Konin, Poland.
Department of Correct, Clinical and Imaging Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland.
J Clin Med. 2025 Jun 5;14(11):3989. doi: 10.3390/jcm14113989.
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has gained substantial interest among scientists and surgeons over the past decade due to its broad potential in medical applications. Its clinical utility has been increasingly recognized, demonstrating promising outcomes for patient care. Currently, 3D printing technology enables surgeons to enhance operative precision by facilitating the creation of patient-specific anatomical models, customized implants, biological tissues, and even surgical instruments. This personalization contributes to improved surgical outcomes, reduced operative times, and shorter postoperative recovery periods. Furthermore, 3D printing significantly aids in the customization of prostheses to conform closely to individual anatomical structures. Beyond therapeutic applications, 3D printing serves as a valuable educational tool in medical training. It enhances case-specific visualization, elucidates fracture mechanisms, and provides tangible models for simulation-based practice. Although the use of 3D printing might be seen as useful mostly in orthopedics, it has expanded into multiple medical specialties, including plastic surgery, dentistry, and emergency medicine. Presently, 3D-printed constructs are routinely employed for preoperative planning, prosthetic development, fracture management, and the fabrication of patient-specific surgical tools. Futuristically, the integration of 3D printing into clinical practice is expected to play a pivotal role in the advancement of personalized medicine, offering substantial benefits for both healthcare providers and patients.
在过去十年中，三维（3D）打印因其在医学应用中的广泛潜力而引起了科学家和外科医生的极大兴趣。其临床实用性已得到越来越多的认可，为患者护理带来了有前景的结果。目前，3D打印技术使外科医生能够通过制作患者特异性解剖模型、定制植入物、生物组织甚至手术器械来提高手术精度。这种个性化有助于改善手术结果、缩短手术时间和术后恢复时间。此外，3D打印在定制假体以紧密贴合个体解剖结构方面有显著帮助。除了治疗应用外，3D打印在医学培训中也是一种有价值的教育工具。它增强了针对具体病例的可视化，阐明了骨折机制，并为基于模拟的实践提供了实体模型。尽管3D打印的应用可能大多被认为主要在骨科有用，但它已扩展到多个医学专科，包括整形外科、牙科和急诊医学。目前，3D打印结构常规用于术前规划、假体开发、骨折处理以及制作患者特异性手术工具。从未来看，将3D打印整合到临床实践中有望在个性化医疗的发展中发挥关键作用，为医疗服务提供者和患者都带来巨大益处。
