Abstract
The possibilities of medical applications of rapid prototyping are continuously expanding and developing. In current applications, five main groups are distinguished: (1) preoperative planning, surgical training and teaching, (2) inert implants, (3) surgical instruments and special equipment associated with the operations, (4) postoperative guides, long-term supports and aids and (5) artificial tissue. The first four of these are already in general use, whereas the last one is still under investigation.
Translated title of the contribution | Medical applications of rapid prototyping--three-dimensional bodies for planning and implementation of treatment and for tissue replacement: Medical applications of rapid prototyping--three-dimensional bodies for planning and implementation of treatment and for tissue replacement |
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Original language | Finnish |
Pages (from-to) | 143-151 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Duodecim: Lääketieteellinen aikakauskirja |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
MoE publication type | A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review |