Perception of 3D Printing in Orthopedics Department by Clinical Physicians and Managers
Abstract：Objective To study the perceptions of the safetyeffectivenesseconomy and ethics of physicians and managers in Orthopedics on the application of 3D printings.Methods Questionnaire surveys were conducted among all orthopedic physicians and some related hospital administrators in 4 tertiary hospitals in Shanghaiand qualitative interviews were adopted in 4 orthopedic experts.Results 3 hospitals have applied 3D printing technology in Orthopedicsbut the number of operations is limited.The advantages perceived by the surveyed physicians and managers are 3D printing in Orthopedics has shorter operation durationmakes operation convenience and has higher operation success rate.While the disadvantages include high cost and pricelack of standards and professional normsand process complexity and time consuming.Conclusion Clinical evaluation on safety and effectiveness of 3D printing in Orthopedics needs long term follow up.The regulation needs to be built up for rational use of 3D printing in Orthopedics.
Keywords：Orthopedics3D printingclinical useassessment
Publication Date：2017-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 39-41 )