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Author(s):: LIANG Zeyu1; DENG Yuping1; HUANG Wenhua1; 2; 3; 1. Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application/ Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics/National Key Discipline of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China 2. Guangdong Medical Innovation Platform for Translation of 3D Printing Application/the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510630, China 3. Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China

Keywords:: Keywords: 3D printing rehabilitation orthosis prosthesis assistive technology additive manufacturing review

Abstract:: Abstract: The study aims to introduce 3D printing technology to professionals in rehabilitation medicine, rehabilitation therapy and others. The orthosis made by 3D printing technology can achieve the purpose of improving the patients ability of daily life activities, alleviating dysfunctions and reducing postoperative complications. Artificial limbs can make up for limb defects and improve the utilization rate of apparatus and assistive devices can meet the specific functional needs of patients and help them return to the family and society, and improve their satisfaction with the use of appliances. Herein the basis of 3D printing technology and its advantages and existing problems in the field of rehabilitation are summarized, and the future application of 3D printing technology in the field of rehabilitation is forecasted.