Moderator: Alan Dang, MD
“3D printing” or “additive manufacturing” is a tool that has rapidly caught the excitement of the general public as well as scientists across many disciplines. Though this technology has been around for decades, it is only recently approaching the point of cost effectiveness. In this session, a brief overview of the current state of “3D printing” as it applies to spine surgery will be discussed.
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Provide an overview of 3D printing for both spine surgery and nonspine surgery activities;
- Clarify how 3D printing may ultimately be used to generate structural implants, cellular scaffolds or surgical tools;
- Understand limitations of current 3D printed technology.
Agenda
- Introduction/3D Printing in the Consumer World
Alan Dang, MD
- 3D Printing Surgical Tools: Patient and Surgeon Specific
Richard Manos, MD
- 3D Printing Structural Implants: A Clinical Case
Paul Anderson, MD
- 3D Printing Biologic Scaffolds: The Promise of Engineered Tissues
Adam Jakus, PhD