Role of Three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) in Spinal Deformity Correction

Authors

  • Mohamed Reda Abdelaziz Zaki
  • Hassan Abd Elsalam Abd Elfattah
  • Hosny Hassan Abd Allah Salama
  • Mohamed Abd Elfatah Elsayed Abo Sleem

Keywords:

Three-dimensional printing, Spine surgery, Pedicle screw, Surgical planning, Patient-specific instrumentation, Spinal deformity ys

Abstract


Three-dimensional printing (3DP) has emerged as a transformative technology in modern medicine, enabling the conversion of radiological imaging data into precise, patient-specific anatomical models. In spine surgery, 3DP has gained significant attention due to its ability to enhance preoperative planning, improve surgical accuracy, and facilitate the development of customized implants and instrumentation. With continuous advancements in printing techniques and biomaterials, 3DP is increasingly integrated into the management of complex spinal pathologies, including deformities, trauma, malignancies, and degenerative conditions...

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2024-12-12

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Abdelaziz Zaki MR, Abd Elfattah HAE, Abd Allah Salama HH, Elsayed Abo Sleem MAE. Role of Three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) in Spinal Deformity Correction. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 12 [cited 2026 May 17];13(1):2252-60. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/10173

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