Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insights

Background and AimsDiabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), affecting around 25% of individuals with DM. Primary treatment of a DFU involves wound off-loading, surgical debridement, dressings to provide a moist wound environment, vascular assessment, and appr...

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Main Authors: Xinrui Li, Xin Ai, Bo Wang, Mengqian Luo, Akira Miyamoto, Mohammad Shafi Kuchay, Dechao Feng, Chi Zhang
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author Xinrui Li
Xin Ai
Bo Wang
Mengqian Luo
Akira Miyamoto
Mohammad Shafi Kuchay
Dechao Feng
Dechao Feng
Chi Zhang
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Bo Wang
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Chi Zhang
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description Background and AimsDiabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), affecting around 25% of individuals with DM. Primary treatment of a DFU involves wound off-loading, surgical debridement, dressings to provide a moist wound environment, vascular assessment, and appropriate antibiotics through a multidisciplinary approach. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is considered an innovative tool for the management of DFUs. The utilization of 3D printing technology in the treatment of DFU involves the modernization of traditional methods and the exploration of new techniques. This review discusses recent advancements in 3D printing technology for the application of DFU care, and the development of personalized interventions for the treatment of DFUs.MethodsWe searched the electronic database for the years 2019–2024. Studies related to the use of 3D printing technology in Diabetic foot were included.ResultsA total of 25 identified articles based on database search and citation network analysis. After removing duplicates, 18 articles remained, and three articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria were removed after reading the title/abstract. A total of 97 relevant articles were included during the reading of references. In total, 112 articles were included.Conclusion3D printing technology offers unparalleled advantages, particularly in the realm of personalized treatment. The amalgamation of traditional treatment methods with 3D printing has yielded favorable outcomes in decelerating the progression of DFUs and facilitating wound healing. However, there is a limited body of research regarding the utilization of 3D printing technology in the domain of DFUs.
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spelling doaj-art-661fd3446f6741d9ae5ced2f52328cfd2024-11-13T05:05:32ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology2296-41852024-11-011210.3389/fbioe.2024.14758851475885Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insightsXinrui Li0Xin Ai1Bo Wang2Mengqian Luo3Akira Miyamoto4Mohammad Shafi Kuchay5Dechao Feng6Dechao Feng7Chi Zhang8Department of Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, ChinaDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, ChinaDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, ChinaDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, ChinaDepartment of Nishikyushu University Faculty of Rehabilitation, Fukuoka, JapanDivision of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Medanta the Medicity Hospital, Haryana, IndiaDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, ChinaDivision of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, United KingdomDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, ChinaBackground and AimsDiabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), affecting around 25% of individuals with DM. Primary treatment of a DFU involves wound off-loading, surgical debridement, dressings to provide a moist wound environment, vascular assessment, and appropriate antibiotics through a multidisciplinary approach. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is considered an innovative tool for the management of DFUs. The utilization of 3D printing technology in the treatment of DFU involves the modernization of traditional methods and the exploration of new techniques. This review discusses recent advancements in 3D printing technology for the application of DFU care, and the development of personalized interventions for the treatment of DFUs.MethodsWe searched the electronic database for the years 2019–2024. Studies related to the use of 3D printing technology in Diabetic foot were included.ResultsA total of 25 identified articles based on database search and citation network analysis. After removing duplicates, 18 articles remained, and three articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria were removed after reading the title/abstract. A total of 97 relevant articles were included during the reading of references. In total, 112 articles were included.Conclusion3D printing technology offers unparalleled advantages, particularly in the realm of personalized treatment. The amalgamation of traditional treatment methods with 3D printing has yielded favorable outcomes in decelerating the progression of DFUs and facilitating wound healing. However, there is a limited body of research regarding the utilization of 3D printing technology in the domain of DFUs.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1475885/fulldiabetes foot ulcers3D printingbio-materialsnew treatmentsintelligent detection
spellingShingle Xinrui Li
Xin Ai
Bo Wang
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Akira Miyamoto
Mohammad Shafi Kuchay
Dechao Feng
Dechao Feng
Chi Zhang
Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insights
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
diabetes foot ulcers
3D printing
bio-materials
new treatments
intelligent detection
title Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insights
title_full Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insights
title_fullStr Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insights
title_full_unstemmed Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insights
title_short Application of 3D printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: current status and new insights
title_sort application of 3d printing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers current status and new insights
topic diabetes foot ulcers
3D printing
bio-materials
new treatments
intelligent detection
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1475885/full
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