Additive manufacturing for biomedical bone implants: Shaping the future of bones

Perpetual innovation in technology, materials and processes has ushered in a new era of significant advancements in biomedical implants, which are critical for reestablishing functional capacity for patients affected with skeletal injuries or diseases. Traditional manufacturing methodologies are constrained by lack of customization, suboptimal biocompatibility, and mechanical incompatibility; however, additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing, is revolutionizing biomedical bone implants by addressing these critical challenges. This article provides a historical perspective on AM, an in-depth analysis of its various technologies and evaluates their suitability for producing different types of bone implants,…

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