For over ten years, metallic skeletal endoprostheses have been produced in select cases by
additive manufacturing (AM) and increasing awareness is driving demand for wider access
to the technology. This review brings together key stakeholder perspectives on the
translation of AM research; clinical application, ongoing research in the field of powder bed
fusion, and the current regulatory framework. The current clinical use of AM is assessed,
both on a mass-manufactured scale and bespoke application for patient specific implants …