Abstract
The advancement of 3-Dimensional (3D) printing technology has made the design and production of items increasingly ubiquitous amongst the public. This technology is increasingly being used widely in various medical fields. With its increasing cost efficiency and accessibility, it is the author's perspective that 3D technology can improve accessibility to surgical procedures in low- and medium-income countries (LMIC) by providing proceduralists with the basic equipment required to perform routine operations.
Highlights
Surgical services are increasingly recognised as an important component of public health [1]
Many fail to appreciate the disparity in low and middle-income countries (LMIC), with only 3.5% of operations performed on the poorest one-third of the world's population[2]
The initial process of 3D printing requires the design of a Computer-Aided Design (CAD), a 3D rendered model of the object
Summary
Surgical services are increasingly recognised as an important component of public health [1]. With the advent of accessible and high-quality 3-Dimensional (3D) printing that has been used in various medical fields [3], it is our view that 3D design and printing can help mitigate the shortage and cost of surgical resources in these communities. 3D printing technology 3D printing is a manufacturing method that builds objects by the fusion or deposition of materials.
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