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Patient-specific 3D-printed splint for mallet finger injury
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posted on 2020-01-01, 00:00 authored by Ali ZolfagharianAli Zolfagharian, Timothy M Gregory, Mahdi Bodaghi, Saleh GharaieSaleh Gharaie, Pearse FayPearse FayDespite the frequency of mallet finger injuries, treatment options can often be costly, time-consuming, and ill-fitted. Three-dimensional (3D) printing allows for the production of highly customized and inexpensive splints, which suggests potential efficacy in the prescription of casts for musculoskeletal injuries. This study explores how the use of engineering concepts such as 3D printing and topology optimization (TO) can improve outcomes for patients. 3D printing enables the direct fabrication of the patient-specific complex shapes while utilizing finite element analysis and TO in the design of the splint allowed for the most efficient distribution of material to achieve mechanical requirements while reducing the amount of material used. The reduction in used material leads to significant improvements in weight reduction and heat dissipation, which would improve breathability and less sweating for the patient, greatly increasing comfort for the duration of their recovery.
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International journal of bioprintingVolume
6Issue
2Pagination
16 - 28Publisher
Whioce PublishingLocation
SingaporePublisher DOI
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2424-8002eISSN
2424-8002Language
engPublication classification
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