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Download or read book 3D Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery written by Matthew Dipaola and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a quick, expert overview of the role of emerging 3D printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, devices, and implants. This concise resource by Drs. Matthew DiPaola and Felasfa Wodajo provides orthopaedic surgeons and residents with need-to-know information on the clinical applications of 3D printing, including current technological capabilities, guidance for practice, and future outlooks for this fast-growing area. - Covers basic principles such as engineering aspects, software, economics, legal considerations, and applications for education and surgery planning. - Discusses 3D printing in arthroplasty, trauma and deformity, the adult and pediatric spine, oncology, and more. - Includes information on setting up a home 3D printing "plant" and 3D printing biologics. - Consolidates today's available information on this burgeoning topic into a single convenient resource