Full-size three-dimensional models of complex tumours, replacement joints that grow real
bone, and replacement “skin” to help burns heal are among the Canadian innovations that …

While dental professionals and craniofacial reconstructive surgeons have been using higher-
end 3D printers in the US for education and surgical planning since the late 1990s …

Although three-dimensional (3D)-printed anatomic models are not new to medicine, the high
costs and lengthy production times entailed have limited their application. Our goal was …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing has recently erupted into the medical arena due to
decreased costs and increased availability of printers and software tools. Due to lack of …

Dramatic news headlines imply that the use of additive manufacturing/3D printing in
medicine is a brand new way to save and improve lives. The truth is, it's not so new. Twenty …

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), refers to various processes used to
synthesize a three-dimensional object. In 3D printing, successive layers of material are …

Surgical operations are challenging for newly recruited residents and experienced surgeons
alike, as they involve unexpected findings in a surgical field, timely decisions, and …

Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide with approximately 18.1
million new cases and 9.6 million cancer-related deaths in 2018, affecting populations in all …

This is a review of some of the recent developments in the application of 3D printing to
medicine. The topic is introduced with a brief explanation as to how and why 3D is changing …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is one of the fastest growing technologies in medicine and
is revolutionizing the way we practice. Currently, 3D printing is used to create detailed …