Medical Innovation Taking Form: 3D Printing at The Ottawa Hospital

Authors

  • Jonathan R. Whelan University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa ON, Canada
  • Alexander J. Lingley University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa ON, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6637-6364
  • Olivier Miguel Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa ON, Canada
  • Adnan Sheikh Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18192/uojm.v9i1.4161

Keywords:

3D Printing, Medical Innovation, Medical Education, Anatomical Modelling, Surgical Planning

Abstract

Three-Dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging medical technology with capacity to revolutionize multitude aspects of clinical care and medical education. This commentary highlights The Ottawa Hospital Medical 3D Printing Program, a leading Canadian site for the manufacturing of 3D-printed clinical solutions. In Ottawa, 3D printing has already been employed to optimize preoperative surgical planning, facilitate communication with patients, and enhance medical learning and outreach efforts. Rapid advances in manufacturing technology are poised to further expand current medical applications of 3D printing nation-wide.

Author Biographies

Jonathan R. Whelan, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa ON, Canada

MS2 Faculty of Medicine

Alexander J. Lingley, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa ON, Canada

MS2 Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa

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Published

2019-05-17

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2019): Medical Innovations

Section

Commentary

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