Synthetic 3D printed tibial plateau with gradient material properties for biomechanical accuracy
This study demonstrates the potential of Digital Anatomy materials produced with PolyJet™ technology as a viable method for 3D printing anatomically and mechanically accurate models of the human tibial plateau. Overall, this approach provides a reproducible and ethically sustainable alternative to biological specimens, with implications for preclinical testing, implant design optimization, and the advancement of high-fidelity surgical training models.
Authors
- Alice Berardo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2346-0507)
- G. Dolino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9118-3145)
- Assunta Pozzuoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9905-0363)
- Emanuele Luigi Carniel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1195-2096)
- Elisa Belluzzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1129-2574)
- Paolo Gargiulo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5049-4817)
- Pietro Ruggieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9617-9882)
- Damiano Coato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2423-9234)
Institutions
- Reykjavík University (IS)
- University of Padua (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1707380
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.67