• Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, P. R. China;
FrankieLEUNG, Email: klleunga@hku.hk
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Objective To review the current progress of three-dimensional (3-D) printing technique in the clinical practice, its limitations and prospects. Methods The recent publications associated with the clinical application of 3-D printing technique in the field of surgery, especially in orthopaedics were extensively reviewed. Results Currently, 3-D printing technique has been applied in orthopaedic surgery to aid diagnosis, make operative plans, and produce personalized prosthesis or implants. Conclusion 3-D printing technique is a promising technique in clinical application.

Citation: LUOQiang, TakWing LAU, FANGXinshuo, FrankieLEUNG. APPLICATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING TECHNIQUE IN ORTHOPAEDICS. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2014, 28(3): 268-271. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.20140061 Copy

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