3D printing for patient-specific implants in musculoskeletal oncology
Daniel Kotrych, Andrea Angelini, Andrzej Bohatyrewicz, Pietro Ruggieri
Abstract
Satisfactory results in terms of functional and oncological outcomes can be obtained in sacral and pelvic malignant bone tumors. Preoperative planning, adequate imaging, and a multidisciplinary approach are needed. 3D-printed prostheses have to fulfill several requirements: (i) mechanical stability, (ii) biocompatibility, (iii) implantability, and (iv) diagnostic compatibility. In this review, we highlight current standards in the use of 3D-printed technology for sacropelvic reconstruction.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMultidisciplinary approachBiocompatibilityMedical physics3d printed3D printingMultidisciplinary teamBiomedical engineeringRadiologyMaterials scienceNursingSocial scienceMetallurgySociologyComposite materialManagement of metastatic bone diseaseSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyOrthopaedic implants and arthroplasty