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Date of Award
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Lori Bodenheimer
Abstract
Millions of people suffer from diseases and injuries worldwide that directly affect their joints and the need for a replacement arthroplasty becomes imperative. Artificial joints are the mainstay for solving unreversible damage and incorporate biomaterials that are machine engineered from metals, ceramics, alloys, plastics, and polymers. These materials are being expanded upon using various techniques and the computing machinery involved with visualizing its efficacy and precisely modeling and manufacturing its effectiveness has an avenue of research that is currently being explored, while also needing more attention for its near limitless opportunity. The ground-breaking technology that focuses on improving design and manufacturing capabilities with its application in almost every sector of industry such as construction, robotics, transportation, and crucially healthcare is 3D-printing. This article focuses on the overall state of 3D-printing as a viable option concerning arthroplasties by creating more chances to look at how the customization and functionality of current and practiced studies provide further application in its use for machined joint implants. This results in better outcomes regarding the longevity of patients, fewer infections, and more functional and antimicrobial designing and manufacturing paths for near perfecting the practice of joint replacement surgery.
Recommended Citation
Romani, Yousif, "The State of 3D-Printing for Arthroplasties" (2025). Capstone Showcase. 33.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2025/pa/33
The State of 3D-Printing for Arthroplasties
Millions of people suffer from diseases and injuries worldwide that directly affect their joints and the need for a replacement arthroplasty becomes imperative. Artificial joints are the mainstay for solving unreversible damage and incorporate biomaterials that are machine engineered from metals, ceramics, alloys, plastics, and polymers. These materials are being expanded upon using various techniques and the computing machinery involved with visualizing its efficacy and precisely modeling and manufacturing its effectiveness has an avenue of research that is currently being explored, while also needing more attention for its near limitless opportunity. The ground-breaking technology that focuses on improving design and manufacturing capabilities with its application in almost every sector of industry such as construction, robotics, transportation, and crucially healthcare is 3D-printing. This article focuses on the overall state of 3D-printing as a viable option concerning arthroplasties by creating more chances to look at how the customization and functionality of current and practiced studies provide further application in its use for machined joint implants. This results in better outcomes regarding the longevity of patients, fewer infections, and more functional and antimicrobial designing and manufacturing paths for near perfecting the practice of joint replacement surgery.