3d Printing in Medicine: An Overview
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3d Printing in Medicine: An Overview is organized by eRADIMAGING.
Release Date: 3/15/2019
Expiration Date: 4/1/2025
Description:
3D printing creates very accurate 3D created things using high-resolution, high-quality volumetric computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) scans. 3D printing is rapidly being used in medical and clinical settings to manufacture customized anatomic models and implants, as well as to aid in surgical planning and navigation. Printed models of organs and vessels, fabrication of implants, prostheses, stents, surgical equipment, and even drug manufacture are all examples of clinical uses. To improve premedical and medical education and training, 3D-printed anatomic models are being utilized in place of cadavers. There are several types of 3D printers available, each of which is classed based on the technology employed (i.e., liquid- or powder-solidification technology, or extrusion-based systems). The accuracy and pricing of different types of 3D printer systems vary as well, making system selection a vital consideration for a specific application. 3D bioprinting is a type of 3D printing that fabricates biomedical tissues and organs that mimic natural tissue features using a combination of cells, growth factors, and/or biomaterials. Recently, US regulatory agencies and radiologic professional groups have begun to explore the use of 3D printing in clinical care in order to ensure that these products are as safe and effective as possible.
Objectives:
After reading this illuminative cum beneficial article, the participant should be able to:
• Explain the evolution of 3D printing in medicine in your own words.
• Learn about the existing and future clinical applications of 3D printing, such as bioprinting.
• Describe the various types of 3D printers currently available in the market.
• Explain how the FDA and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA's) work together to the safety and efficacy of 3D-printed products.
