Guest editor
Young Lae Moon, MD
Department of Orthopaedic, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
This focused issue in Annals of Joint on medical 3D application in orthopaedics is focused on the application of 3D technology in the field of orthopaedic. With the collaborative effort from multiple international contributors, this issue presents comprehensive information for the readers.
Preface
3D and 4D based applications in orthopaedics has not been pioneered
Young Lae Moon
Original Article
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology for the classification of complex distal humerus fractures
Thomas M. Gregory, Jaber Alkhaili, Jonathan Silvera, Bruno Vitis, Camilo Chaves, Jules Gregory
Three dimensional modeling and parameter analysis of glenohumeral joint: a method to decide the operative treatment of shoulder instability
Guang-Wen Yu, Young Lae Moon, Xiao-Bing Xiang, Qing-He Ding
Review Article
Orthopaedic 3D printing and simulation
Chae Won Lim, Jae Myung Seon, Young Lae Moon
Three-dimensional bioprinting for bone and cartilage transplantation
Wonbong Lim, Bora Kim, Young Lae Moon
3D-printed surgical guides
Alperen Yilmaz, Adel F. Badria, Pinar Yilgor Huri, Gazi Huri
Perspective
Social 3D printing in Chile—experience and vision
Christián González Jofré, Omar Toro Sepúlveda, Daniela Retamales Gómez, Luis Retamales Gómez
Disclosure:
The series “Medical 3D Application in Orthopaedics” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Joint without any sponsorship or funding. Young Lae Moon served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.