3D PRINTING IN MEDICINE: FROM DIGITAL MODELS TO PERSONALIZED IMPLANTS

3D printing is revolutionizing modern medicine, offering innovative solutions that enhance patient care, improve surgical outcomes, and transform medical education. This presentation delves into the diverse applications of 3D printing in healthcare, from the creation of precise anatomical models for pre-surgical planning and realistic training tools for medical education to the development of patient-specific surgical guides, implants, and prosthetics. By showcasing the potential of additive manufacturing to advance personalized medicine, this presentation highlights how it enables treatments tailored to individual patient needs. Through the integration of medical image segmentation and advanced manufacturing techniques, 3D printing is reshaping medical practice, paving the way for more customized, efficient, and safer healthcare delivery and surgical procedures.