STRATASYS
The use of 3D printed anatomical models for surgical planning has a history going back more than two decades, but it has primarily been pursued by a narrow set of research hospitals. Recently, interest in these applications has grown significantly, as indicated by the number of published papers addressing the use of 3D printing in preparation for surgical cases. A review of the published literature reveals that almost 80% of the published papers on this subject were released in 2014 and 2015.