Clinical application and prospect of 3D printing technology in orthopeadics

The advantages of clinical application of 3D printing technology in orthopaedics have been gradually explored, showing a trend of vigorous development. However, throughout the country, there are still few hospitals and orthopedic surgeons who can apply 3D printing technology at a high level. This manuscript summarizes the application type, technical level, application field, clinical value, development conditions and application status of 3D printing technology in orthopaedic clinical application, analyzes the technical points and possible risks that should be paid attention to in the whole process of orthopaedic clinical application, and discusses the role of technology supply side, demand side and regulation side in the clinical promotion of 3D printing orthopaedics. The main reasons for the uneven development of 3D printing technology in various parts of the country are mainly due to the differences of technical mastery and application environment, while the crux of negative impact mainly lies in the insufficient understanding of doctors, lagging charging policy and indifference of the service market, which provide guidance in the popularization and application of 3D printing technology in orthopaedic clinic.