3DBehandlung

3DBehandlung is an integrated medical approach that employs three-dimensional imaging, planning, and fabrication to tailor treatments to individual patients. It combines diagnostic data from modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or cone-beam CT with digital 3D modeling, virtual planning, and additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific tools, guides, implants, or anatomical replicas used for planning and execution.

Core components include 3D imaging and segmentation to generate accurate digital models, virtual planning and simulation of procedures, fabrication of physical models or surgical guides via 3D printing, and intraoperative guidance or navigation using patient-specific devices. Postoperative assessment may involve follow-up imaging to evaluate outcomes.

Applications are found in orthopedics, maxillofacial and dental surgery, neurosurgery and spine, oncology, cardiology and interventional radiology, and rehabilitation technology such as customized prosthetics. In specialized centers, 3DBehandlung supports more precise resections, better implant fit, and complex reconstructions, while aiding patient communication and consent.

Potential advantages include increased accuracy and personalization, improved planning, possible reductions in operative time and complications, and enhanced education for patients and trainees. Limitations include higher costs, need for access to advanced imaging and printing infrastructure, regulatory and quality-control considerations, and an evolving evidence base. Workflow integration and material biocompatibility remain ongoing challenges.

3DBehandlung is an emerging field with varying adoption across regions. Some components, such as patient-specific implants and surgical guides, are established in certain specialties, while broader use often relies on institutional capability and regulatory approval. Research continues to define best practices, standards, and indications.