Digital orthopedics: the third technological wave of orthopedics

Abstract

As an emerging interdisciplinary field, digital orthopedics is hailed as the third technological wave in orthopedics, with its applications gradually expanding into various areas and continuously innovating orthopedic clinical practice. Through advanced technologies such as 3D printing, extended reality, finite-element analysis, robotic-assisted surgery, and artificial intelligence, the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of orthopedic diseases have become more convenient, precise, and personalized. This article primarily introduced the main advantages and applications of digital orthopedic technology and evaluates its clinical efficacy and development potential, providing important references for future research and clinical practice.

Keywords

• Digital orthopedics
• Extended reality
• 3D printing
• Finite-element analysis
• Robot-assisted surgery
• Artificial intelligence