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Burkhardt F, Schirmeister CG, Wesemann C, Baur L, Vach K, Nutini M, Licht EH, Metzger MC, Mülhaupt R, Spies BC. Dimensional accuracy and simulation-based optimization of polyolefins and biocopolyesters for extrusion-based additive manufacturing and steam sterilization. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 153:106507. [PMID: 38503082 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Polyolefins exhibit robust mechanical and chemical properties and can be applied in the medical field, e.g. for the manufacturing of dentures. Despite their wide range of applications, they are rarely used in extrusion-based printing due to their warpage tendency. The aim of this study was to investigate and reduce the warpage of polyolefins compared to commonly used filaments after additive manufacturing (AM) and sterilization using finite element simulation. Three types of filaments were investigated: a medical-grade polypropylene (PP), a glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP-GF), and a biocopolyester (BE) filament, and they were compared to an acrylic resin (AR) for material jetting. Square specimens, standardized samples prone to warpage, and denture bases (n = 10 of each group), as clinically relevant and anatomically shaped reference, were digitized after AM and steam sterilization (134 °C). To determine warpage, the volume underneath the square specimens was calculated, while the deviations of the denture bases from the printing file were measured using root mean square (RMS) values. To reduce the warpage of the PP denture base, a simulation of the printing file based on thermomechanical calculations was performed. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn's test for multiple comparisons. The results showed that PP exhibited the greatest warpage of the square specimens after AM, while PP-GF, BE, and AR showed minimal warpage before sterilization. However, warpage increased for PP-GF, BE and AR during sterilization, whereas PP remained more stable. After AM, denture bases made of PP showed the highest warpage. Through simulation-based optimization, warpage of the PP denture base was successfully reduced by 25%. In contrast to the reference materials, PP demonstrated greater dimensional stability during sterilization, making it a potential alternative for medical applications. Nevertheless, reducing warpage during the cooling process after AM remains necessary, and simulation-based optimization holds promise in addressing this issue.
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- Felix Burkhardt
- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Freiburg Materials Research Center FMF and Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str. 21, 79104, Freiburg, Germany; Basell Sales & Marketing B.V., LyondellBasell Industries, Industriepark Höchst, 65926, Frankfurt a.M, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str. 26, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Basell Poliolefine Italia Srl, LyondellBasell Industries, P. le Privato G. Donegani 12, 44122, Ferrara, Italy
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- Basell Sales & Marketing B.V., LyondellBasell Industries, Industriepark Höchst, 65926, Frankfurt a.M, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Freiburg Materials Research Center FMF and Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str. 21, 79104, Freiburg, Germany; Sustainability Center Freiburg, Ecker-Str. 4, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Burkhardt F, Handermann L, Rothlauf S, Gintaute A, Vach K, Spies BC, Lüchtenborg J. Accuracy of additively manufactured and steam sterilized surgical guides by means of continuous liquid interface production, stereolithography, digital light processing, and fused filament fabrication. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 152:106418. [PMID: 38295512 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Different printing technologies can be used for prosthetically oriented implant placement, however the influence of different printing orientations and steam sterilization remains unclear. In particular, no data is available for the novel technology Continuous Liquid Interface Production. The objective was to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of surgical guides manufactured with different printing techniques in vertical and horizontal printing orientation before and after steam sterilization. A total of 80 surgical guides were manufactured by means of continuous liquid interface production (CLIP; material: Keyguide, Keyprint), digital light processing (DLP; material: Luxaprint Ortho, DMG), stereolithography (SLA; Surgical guide, Formlabs), and fused filament fabrication (FFF; material: Clear Base Support, Arfona) in vertical and horizontal printing orientation (n = 10 per subgroup). Spheres were included in the design to determine the coordinates of 17 reference points. Each specimen was digitized with a laboratory scanner after additive manufacturing (AM) and after steam sterilization (134 °C). To determine the accuracy, root mean square values (RMS) were calculated and coordinates of the reference points were recorded. Based on the measured coordinates, deviations of the reference points and relevant distances were calculated. Paired t-tests and one-way ANOVA were applied for statistical analysis (significance p < 0.05). After AM, all printing technologies showed comparable high accuracy, with an increased deviation in z-axis when printed horizontally. After sterilization, FFF printed surgical guides showed distinct warpage. The other subgroups showed no significant differences regarding the RMS of the corpus after steam sterilization (p > 0.05). Regarding reference points and distances, CLIP showed larger deviations compared to SLA in both printing orientations after steam sterilization, while DLP manufactured guides were the most dimensionally stable. In conclusion, the different printing technologies and orientations had little effect on the manufacturing accuracy of the surgical guides before sterilization. However, after sterilization, FFF surgical guides exhibited significant deformation making their clinical use impossible. CLIP showed larger deformations due to steam sterilization than the other photopolymerizing techniques, however, discrepancies may be considered within the range of clinical acceptance. The influence on the implant position remains to be evaluated.
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- Felix Burkhardt
- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str. 26, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Schneider KH, Oberoi G, Unger E, Janjic K, Rohringer S, Heber S, Agis H, Schedle A, Kiss H, Podesser BK, Windhager R, Toegel S, Moscato F. Medical 3D printing with polyjet technology: effect of material type and printing orientation on printability, surface structure and cytotoxicity. 3D Print Med 2023; 9:27. [PMID: 37768399 PMCID: PMC10540425 DOI: 10.1186/s41205-023-00190-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Due to its high printing resolution and ability to print multiple materials simultaneously, inkjet technology has found wide application in medicine. However, the biological safety of 3D-printed objects is not always guaranteed due to residues of uncured resins or support materials and must therefore be verified. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of standard assessment methods for determining the quality and properties of polyjet-printed scaffolds in terms of their dimensional accuracy, surface topography, and cytotoxic potential.Standardized 3D-printed samples were produced in two printing orientations (horizontal or vertical). Printing accuracy and surface roughness was assessed by size measurements, VR-5200 3D optical profilometer dimensional analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. Cytotoxicity tests were performed with a representative cell line (L929) in a comparative laboratory study. Individual experiments were performed with primary cells from clinically relevant tissues and with a Toxdent cytotoxicity assay.Dimensional measurements of printed discs indicated high print accuracy and reproducibility. Print accuracy was highest when specimens were printed in horizontal direction. In all cytotoxicity tests, the estimated mean cell viability was well above 70% (p < 0.0001) regardless of material and printing direction, confirming the low cytotoxicity of the final 3D-printed objects.
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- Karl H Schneider
- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Center for Medical Innovation and Technology (ACMIT), Wiener Neustadt, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Physiology, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Schwarzspanierstraße 17, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Karl Chiari Lab for Orthopaedic Biology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Karl Chiari Lab for Orthopaedic Biology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Arthritis and Rehabilitation, Vienna, Austria.
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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Ravi P. Advanced Image Segmentation and Modeling - A Review of the 2021-2022 Thematic Series. 3D Print Med 2023; 9:1. [PMID: 36692662 DOI: 10.1186/s41205-022-00163-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Medical 3D printing is a form of manufacturing that benefits patient care, particularly when the 3D printed part is patient-specific and either enables or facilitates an intervention for a specific condition. Most of the patient-specific medical 3D printing begins with volume based medical images of the patient. Several digital manipulations are typically performed to prescribe a final anatomic representation that is then 3D printed. Among these are image segmentation where a volume of interest such as an organ or a set of tissues is digitally extracted from the volumetric imaging data. Image segmentation requires medical expertise, training, software, and effort. The theme of image segmentation has a broad intersection with medical 3D printing. The purpose of this editorial is to highlight different points of that intersection in a recent thematic series within 3D Printing in Medicine.
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Terentes-Printzios D, Xydis P, Gourgouli I, Tampakis K, Pastromas S, Sikiotis A, Antonopoulos A, Andrikopoulos G, Tsioufis K, Vlachopoulos C. 3D printing for ablation planning in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation: Preliminary results of the pilot randomized 3D GALA trial. Hellenic J Cardiol 2022; 71:64-66. [PMID: 36503108 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Dimitrios Terentes-Printzios
- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Clinic of Cardiology/Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Clinic of Cardiology/Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Clinic of Cardiology/Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Clinic of Cardiology/Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Ravi P, Chepelev LL, Stichweh GV, Jones BS, Rybicki FJ. Medical 3D Printing Dimensional Accuracy for Multi-pathological Anatomical Models 3D Printed Using Material Extrusion. J Digit Imaging 2022; 35:613-622. [PMID: 35237891 PMCID: PMC9156585 DOI: 10.1007/s10278-022-00614-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Medical 3D printing of anatomical models is being increasingly applied in healthcare facilities. The accuracy of such 3D-printed anatomical models is an important aspect of their overall quality control. The purpose of this research was to test whether the accuracy of a variety of anatomical models 3D printed using Material Extrusion (MEX) lies within a reasonable tolerance level, defined as less than 1-mm dimensional error. Six medical models spanning across anatomical regions (musculoskeletal, neurological, abdominal, cardiovascular) and sizes (model volumes ranging from ~ 4 to 203 cc) were chosen for the primary study. Three measurement landing blocks were strategically designed within each of the six medical models to allow high-resolution caliper measurements. An 8-cc reference cube was printed as the 7th model in the primary study. In the secondary study, the effect of model rotation and scale was assessed using two of the models from the first study. All models were 3D printed using an Ultimaker 3 printer in triplicates. All absolute measurement errors were found to be less than 1 mm with a maximum error of 0.89 mm. The maximum relative error was 2.78%. The average absolute error was 0.26 mm, and the average relative error was 0.71% in the primary study, and the results were similar in the secondary study with an average absolute error of 0.30 mm and an average relative error of 0.60%. The relative errors demonstrated certain patterns in the data, which were explained based on the mechanics of MEX 3D printing. Results indicate that the MEX process, when carefully assessed on a case-by-case basis, could be suitable for the 3D printing of multi-pathological anatomical models for surgical planning if an accuracy level of 1 mm is deemed sufficient for the application.
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- Prashanth Ravi
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 234 Goodman St, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- 1819 Innovation Hub Makerspace, University of Cincinnati, 2900 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, USA
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- 1819 Innovation Hub Makerspace, University of Cincinnati, 2900 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 234 Goodman St, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
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Patterson RM, Salatin B, Janson R, Salinas SP, Mullins MJS. A current snapshot of the state of 3D printing in hand rehabilitation. J Hand Ther 2020; 33:156-63. [PMID: 32156576 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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3D printing is often discussed in the field of hand rehabilitation, yet many hand therapists are unaware of this technology and how it either is used or could potentially be used in rehabilitation. To shed some light on the state of 3D printing in hand rehabilitation, we sought insight from a rehabilitation engineer, occupational therapy educator, clinician, and hospital administrator to provide a comprehensive look at the state of 3D printing today.
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Andrés-Cano P, Calvo-Haro JA, Fillat-Gomà F, Andrés-Cano I, Perez-Mañanes R. Role of the orthopaedic surgeon in 3D printing: current applications and legal issues for a personalized medicine. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2020; 65:138-151. [PMID: 33298378 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2020.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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3D printing (I3D) is an additive manufacturing technology with a growing interest in medicine and especially in the specialty of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology. There are numerous applications that add value to the personalised treatment of patients: advanced preoperative planning, surgeries with specific tools for each patient, customised orthotic treatments, personalised implants or prostheses and innovative development in the field of bone and cartilage tissue engineering. This paper provides an update on the role that the orthopaedic surgeon and traumatologist plays as a user and prescriber of this technology and a review of the stages required for the correct integration of I3D into the hospital care flow, from the necessary resources to the current legal recommendations.
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- P Andrés-Cano
- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España; Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Planificación Quirúrgica 3D, Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sabadell, Barcelona, España
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- Departamento de Radiodiagnóstico Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España; Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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Ooms J, Minet M, Daemen J, Van Mieghem N. Pre-procedural planning of transcatheter mitral valve replacement in mitral stenosis with multi-detector tomography-derived 3D modeling and printing: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2020; 4:1-6. [PMID: 32617498 PMCID: PMC7319843 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) may be a valuable treatment option for mitral annular calcification and severe mitral stenosis (MS) in patients at high operative risk. Pre-procedural virtual and printed simulations may aid in procedure planning, device sizing, and mitigate complications such as valve embolization or left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. Case summary We describe a case of TMVR in which multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) derived, three-dimensional virtual planning and a 3D-printed model of the patients’ left heart provided enhanced understanding of an individual patient’s unique anatomy to determine feasibility, device sizing, and risk stratification. This resulted in deployment of an adequately sized valve. Post-TMVR LVOT obstruction was treated with LVOT balloon dilatation and percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation. Discussion Advanced MDCT-derived planning techniques introduce consistent 3D modeling and printing to enhance understanding of intracardiac anatomical relationships and test device implantation. Still, static measurements do not feature haemodynamic factors, tissue, or device characteristics and do not predict device host interaction. Transcatheter mitral valve replacement is feasible in MS when adequately pre-procedurally planned. Multi-detector computed tomography-derived, 3D, virtual and printed models contribute to adequate planning in terms of determining patient eligibility, procedure feasibility, and device sizing. However, static 3D modeling cannot completely eliminate the risk of peri-procedural complications.
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- Joris Ooms
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Materialise NV, Materialise Medical, Technologielaan 15, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Thomas DJ, Singh D. 3D printing for developing patient specific cosmetic prosthetics at the point of care. Int J Surg 2020; 80:241-2. [PMID: 32311524 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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As 3D Printing methods have improved and newer advanced materials have been introduced then the ability to create a range of 3D printed prosthetic devices has developed. 3D Printing has allowed us to produce prosthetic devices that are customised to the needs of a patient. As a result, 3D printing offers a way towards the manufacture of ultraprecise patient-specific prosthetic devices to be generated at the point of care within the hospital. Because prosthetic devices can be cost effectively made to be patient specific, then they can in many circumstances improve patient recovery time (Aimar et al., 2019) [1]. We have recently used 3D printed to make a range of orthopaedic, oncology, plastics, and paediatric prosthetics.
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