Materials review: 3D printing a biomechanically accurate cervical spine model for surgical education and case preparation

Syed M, Neavling N, Mariotti B et al | Journal of 3D Printing in Medicine, 6(2) (ePub ahead of print) (2022) Keywords: 3D printing • anatomical modeling • biomechanics • cost–effectiveness • human cervical spine • literature review • spine • spine surgery • surgical training • thermoplastics Given the limitations of cadavers, 3D printing has the potential to improve development of human cervical spine models for utilization in medical educational and surgical case preparation. In this paper, a literature review of quantitative biomechanical specifications such as Young’s Modulus and Poisson’s ratio, as well as qualitative components of major anatomical aspects...