The Groundbreaking Usage of 3D printing in Healthcare

In a new groundbreaking step towards personalized healthcare 3D printing has emerged as a

force that can revolutionize the creation of prosthetics and scientists are even finding new ways
to use 3D printing for biofabrication of human tissue. This advancement in technology could not
only make new limbs but also save a lot of lives. Current prosthetics are designed and
manufactured from basic materials to fit anyone no matter their shape or size, but in some
instances the situation is more complicated and requires better personalisation, that's where 3D
printing comes to the rescue.

Leading healthcare and research institutes are beginning to implement 3D printing into medical
practice and are testing the capabilities of this new technology. Mayo clinic a renowned medical
research and practice institution in the United States, has been incorporating 3D printing into
patient care. They have used 3D printing for making patients prosthetic arms and legs, making
hyper realistic models of human parts for education. “The use of 3D printers makes the process
of creating tailored prosthetics faster and better quality than ever before”, says head of the
institute Kevin Durant.

Dr. Lebron James, a famous surgeon at the front of the movement to use 3D printers in the
medical field says: “ 3D printing has become a game changer in healthcare offering
opportunities to make personalized medical solutions and its potential is far bigger than anyone
would have imagined.”

Traditionally prosthetics are made as a one size fits all solution, but often they require extensive
amounts of adjusting and tailoring to the specific patient. However the addition of 3D printing
technology allows the creation of prosthetics made specifically for the person in need,
significantly increasing functionality and reducing discomfort. Additionally 3D printing is moving
into the market of biofabrication in hopes of one day replacing specific organs.

The integration of 3D printing in healthcare brings many benefits and a brighter future, but with
all good things there is also a bad side. On the positive side, 3D printing enables the production
of highly customized prosthetics, implants, and organ models, increasing patient success rate
and surgical precision. Moreover, 3D printing has a potential to be successful in the field of
bioprinting, potentially revolutionizing organ transplantation by making personalized and
functional tissues. On the other hand there are challenges that come with 3D printing such as
the cost of the equipment and the materials remains a big reason for why it isn’t being used all
over the world. Also there are some ethical concerns about using 3D printers for bioprinting and
making prosthetic organs.