[Application of three-dimensional printing technique in orthopaedics].
OBJECTIVE
To review the current progress of three-dimensional (3-D) printing technique in the clinical practice, its limitations and prospects.


METHODS
The recent publications associated with the clinical application of 3-D printing technique in the field of surgery, especially in orthopaedics were extensively reviewed.


RESULTS
Currently, 3-D printing technique has been applied in orthopaedic surgery to aid diagnosis, make operative plans, and produce personalized prosthesis or implants.


CONCLUSIONS
3-D printing technique is a promising technique in clinical application.
Qiang
Q
Luo
Tak Wing
TW
Lau
Xinshuo
X
Fang
Frankie
F
Leung
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011327:Printing / Q000379:methods*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials