Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review

Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review Pubmed

Bagheri N ; Guity M ; Salkhori O ; Kalantar SH ; Khabiri SS ; Mortazavi SM ; Nezhad Tabrizi B ; Naghizadeh H

Source: JBJS reviews Published:2026

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» Three-dimensional printing improves shoulder surgery by creating precise anatomical models for better planning and visualization.» Patient-specific guides and implants enhance accuracy, shorten surgery time, and lead to better functional outcomes in complex procedures.» Used effectively in fractures, instability, joint replacement, corrective bone surgery, and tumor reconstruction to support safer and more predictable surgery.» Challenges include high cost, time required for production, and limited long-term clinical evidence; future advancements include artificial intelligence and augmented reality to improve efficiency and personalization. Copyright © 2026 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.

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MLA	Bagheri N, et al.. "Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review." JBJS reviews, vol. 14, no. 2, 2026, pp. -.
APA	Bagheri N, Guity M, Salkhori O, Kalantar SH, Khabiri SS, Mortazavi SM, Nezhad Tabrizi B, Naghizadeh H (2026). Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review. JBJS reviews, 14(2), -.
Chicago	Bagheri N, Guity M, Salkhori O, Kalantar SH, Khabiri SS, Mortazavi SM, Nezhad Tabrizi B, Naghizadeh H. "Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review." JBJS reviews 14, no. 2 (2026): -.
Harvard	Bagheri N et al. (2026) 'Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review', JBJS reviews, 14(2), pp. -.
Vancouver	Bagheri N, Guity M, Salkhori O, Kalantar SH, Khabiri SS, Mortazavi SM, et al.. Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review. JBJS reviews. 2026;14(2):-.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Bagheri N and Guity M and Salkhori O and Kalantar SH and Khabiri SS and Mortazavi SM and Nezhad Tabrizi B and Naghizadeh H}, title = {Clinical Integration of 3-Dimensional Printing in Shoulder Surgery: Current Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions: A Narrative Review}, journal = {JBJS reviews}, volume = {14}, number = {2}, pages = {-}, year = {2026} }
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