Pub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100174
Background
Sesamoidectomy can be associated with multiple complications secondary to loss of the intrinsic function of the excised sesamoid. We sought to mitigate these complications by preserving sesamoid function with a total sesamoid replacement (TSR) in lieu of sesamoidectomy.
Method
Patient specific 3D printed TSR implants were designed and implanted for three patients who had exhaustively failed conservative measures. Follow up ranges from 7-36 months during which we evaluated for complications, symptom resolution, and patient satisfaction.
Result
All patients had complete resolution of pain between 3.5-12 months postop and have remained satisfied with their outcome. No evidence of the aforementioned complications was observed.
Conclusion
TSR may represent a viable alternative treatment option for most cases in which sesamoidectomy would otherwise be considered.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100175
Additive manufacturing has developed rapidly in recent years and has many useful applications in the clinical field. In particular, cranio-maxillo-facial (CMF) surgery requires high precision, which can be obtained with 3D printed patient-specific surgical guides and anatomical models. Among the many different printing options, selective laser sintering (SLS) seems to be rarely used in point-of-care applications, considering its apparent characteristics.
This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of SLS printers for CMF point-of-care (PoC) by reviewing the literature and comparing in-house printed SLS and stereolithography (SLA) prints.
The investigation showed that the easily sterilizable and robust materials processed by SLS printing are well suited for CMF surgical guides and have clear advantages over SLA parts.
Some barriers to the use of SLS printers in PoC are likely to be the slightly higher complexity and cost.
However, these will decrease as 3D printing technology advances and surgeon acceptance increases, making SLS a practical PoC tool.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100169
Objective
Non-neurosurgeons in regional and rural hospitals may be required to operate on patients presenting with a traumatic brain injury where timely transfer to a tertiary hospital is not possible. Confidence and experience can vary significantly due to limited access to hands-on training. Increasing availability to advanced 3D printed models opens new opportunities to provide accurate head models suitable for this purpose. This study evaluated the experience of regional clinicians and nurses following a neurotrauma workshop where 3D printed head models were used to provide training in burr hole and craniotomy procedures.
Methods
A neurotrauma seminar and workshop was hosted at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute, in the state of Queensland, Australia. The workshop component allowed 26 local clinicians and nurses to gain hands-on experience with a 3D printed head model, guided by neurosurgeons from the closest tertiary hospital. Following training, participants completed a short survey.
Results
Prior to this workshop, most participants had never performed a burr hole (58 %, n=15) or interacted with a 3D printed model (69 %, n=18). Overall, most participants indicated that the 3D printed model performed better (58 %, n=15) and much better (15 %, n=4) than their expectations. 81 % (n=21) left the workshop with improved confidence in performing burr hole and craniotomy procedures. Despite some melting of the plastic, 96 % (n=25) of participants would recommend this model to their colleagues.
目的地区和农村医院的非神经外科医生可能需要为脑外伤患者进行手术,而这些患者不可能及时转到三级医院。由于获得实践培训的机会有限,他们的信心和经验会有很大差异。先进 3D 打印模型的日益普及为提供适用于这一目的的精确头部模型带来了新的机遇。本研究评估了地区临床医生和护士在神经创伤研讨会后的经验,在研讨会上,3D 打印的头部模型被用来提供毛刺孔和开颅手术的培训。方法在澳大利亚昆士兰州的阳光海岸卫生研究所举办了神经创伤研讨会和讲习班。研讨会上,26 名当地临床医生和护士在最近的三甲医院神经外科医生的指导下,亲身体验了 3D 打印头部模型。培训结束后,参与者填写了一份简短的调查问卷。结果在参加此次研讨会之前,大多数参与者从未进行过毛刺孔操作(58%,人数=15)或与 3D 打印模型进行过互动(69%,人数=18)。总体而言,大多数参与者表示 3D 打印模型的性能比他们的预期要好(58%,人数=15)或好得多(15%,人数=4)。81% 的学员(21 人)在离开讲习班时表示,他们对实施毛刺孔和开颅手术的信心有所增强。尽管塑料有些融化,但仍有 96% (人数=25)的学员会向同事推荐该模型。
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Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100167
Electronic medical development focuses on creating an efficient rehabilitation device that will strengthen all surrounding muscles and enhance elbow performance. The elbow rehabilitation tool (ERT) provides sophisticated methods like exercise and motion analysis. The initiative is notable for its advanced assessment methods and adaptable training curricula, which offer users a thorough and successful therapeutic experience. The ERT includes elements like a stepper motor, variable resistor, steel wire, microcontroller, motor driver, and components created using a 3D printer. The experiment results show that the average systematic error percentage is about 82.857%, where seven healthy people have tested the ERT aged between 22 and 55 (five males and two females). The ERT also has achievement evaluation, which improves motivation and dedication to the recovery methods through an effective rehabilitation experience for users.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100168
A β-TCP/Ti6Al4V composite scaffold with interconnected macro porous architecture was fabricated using Direct Ink Writing (DIW). Pluronic F-127 and de-ionized water was used as binder and solvent for ink preparation. The present work was carried out to study the rheological behavior of the composite bioceramic ink and to investigate DIW process parameters such as Ti6Al4V proportion, infill percentage and extrusion pressure. The Box-Behnken response surface methodology, ANOVA, sensitivity, desirability approach are used for the experimental, statistical and numerical optimization of the parameters suitable for DIW. The output responses such as dimensional error of the fabricated scaffold from the original dimensions and compressive strength are considered for multi-objective optimization. The result defined that the optimal values are solid loading 55 %v/v (40 %v/v of β-TCP, 15 %v/v of Ti6Al4V) and 45 %v/v of Pluronic gel, 98 % infill rate and 6.36 bar pressure. The dimensional error and compressive strength of the scaffold printed at the optimized conditions are found as 1.88 % and 19 MPa with macro and micro pores suitable for bone regeneration with satisfactory biocompatibility assed via MTT assay.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100166
Background
In recent years, the treatment of wrist fractures has been the focus of numerous studies, particularly in the development of casts modeled on the patient's anatomy using additive manufacturing techniques. A 3D printed cast offers several advantages over traditional treatment methods, including washability, lightness, and ventilation.
Objective
This work introduces an automatic procedure for designing patient-specific wrist orthoses from a 3D scan of the arm using open-source mesh-processing libraries.
Methods
The procedure consists of seven steps that generate a customized orthosis model. Due to the absence of a single library capable of completing the entire modeling process, we defined the best execution strategy for each step and established a communication flow between the various blocks.
Results
The resulting orthosis comprises two halves, secured by three appropriately positioned bands and perforated with ventilation holes. The modeling procedure takes approximately 5 min to complete and was evaluated on 20 scans of arms of different shapes and sizes. The process proved to be fast, reliable, and suitable for direct use by medical personnel.
Conclusions
The developed automatic procedure for designing patient-specific wrist orthoses is efficient and effective, facilitating the use of 3D printed casts in medical practice.
背景近年来,腕部骨折的治疗一直是众多研究的重点,尤其是利用增材制造技术根据患者的解剖结构开发石膏模型。与传统治疗方法相比,3D 打印石膏具有可清洗性、轻便性和透气性等优点。 Objective This work introduces an automatic procedure for designing patient-specific wrist orthoses from a 3D scan of the arm using open-source mesh-processing libraries.Methods该程序包括七个步骤,可生成定制的矫形模型。由于缺乏能够完成整个建模过程的单一库,我们为每个步骤定义了最佳执行策略,并建立了各个模块之间的通信流程。结果最终生成的矫形器由两半组成,由三条位置适当的带子固定,并有通气孔。建模过程大约需要 5 分钟完成,并在 20 个不同形状和大小的手臂扫描中进行了评估。结论所开发的自动设计患者特定腕部矫形器的程序既高效又有效,有助于在医疗实践中使用三维打印模型。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-10DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100165
Background
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become increasingly affordable. Several research projects used 3D printing to create in vitro upper airways model. However, studies using a mainstream desktop 3D printer never performed geometric validation of their model. The aim of this study was to perform geometric validation of a pediatric upper airways model printed with a mainstream desktop 3D printer.
Methods
Head computerized tomography (CT) scan of a 10-month-old female underwent segmentation between airways and surrounding anatomical structures. Airways segmentation allowed their measurement for further comparison with printed model. Head segmentation enabled the creation of a 3D printable volume file. To proceed to the geometric validation of the head model, the latter underwent a CT scan. Similar segmentation work was performed on the printed model for comparison. Overlap proportion between the original infant volume and the printed model as well as an average Hausdorff distance were calculated after manual alignment between the original and printed model.
Results
Volumes were 12.31 cm3 and 12.32 cm3 for the pediatric and the printed model upper airways, respectively (0.08% difference). Dice coefficient of original and printed model was 0.92. The average Hausdorff distance was 0.21 mm.
Conclusion
Desktop mainstream 3D printers can generate pediatric upper airway model with a high dimensional accuracy, as evidenced by our comprehensive geometrical validation.
背景三维(3D)打印变得越来越经济实惠。一些研究项目使用三维打印技术制作体外上呼吸道模型。然而,使用主流桌面 3D 打印机的研究从未对其模型进行几何验证。本研究的目的是对使用主流桌面 3D 打印机打印的小儿上呼吸道模型进行几何验证。方法对一名 10 个月大女性的头部计算机断层扫描(CT)结果进行气道和周围解剖结构的分割。气道分割后可对其进行测量,以便与打印模型进行进一步比较。对头部进行分割后,就可以创建可打印的三维体积文件。为了对头部模型进行几何验证,后者接受了 CT 扫描。在打印模型上也进行了类似的分割工作,以便进行比较。在对原始模型和打印模型进行手动对齐后,计算了原始婴儿体积和打印模型之间的重叠比例以及平均豪斯多夫距离。结果小儿和打印模型上气道的体积分别为 12.31 立方厘米和 12.32 立方厘米(相差 0.08%)。原始模型和印刷模型的骰子系数为 0.92。结论桌面主流三维打印机可以生成具有高尺寸精度的儿科上气道模型,我们的综合几何验证也证明了这一点。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-08DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100164
Our proposed method uses a three-dimensional (3D) measurement approach that focuses mainly on the lower jaw from basal, lateral, and frontal views applied to the volumetric skull model derived from a computed tomography (CT) of the head. Likewise, we discuss the geometrical features and clinical considerations involved in the 3D biomodeling of the surgical osteotomy. The workflow that allowed this virtual planning to be developed was composed of medical imaging processing software, data extraction software from images, and statistical software that allows the creation and generation of curve-fitting (nonlinear regression) graphs from data. Thirty-two (32) anatomical points were positioned, sixteen (16) measurements were taken, and two-dimensional (2D) sketches in three views (frontal, lateral, and inferior) were generated to overlap in a 3D environment, which informed the cutting of the desired bone segments. Implementing a nonlinear regression curve-fitting on the contours of the original jaws allowed optimal planning of the osteotomy. Desired cutting shapes were extrapolated for the front view by third-order equations, while for the side and bottom views, log-normal distribution curves and second-order polynomial curves were used, respectively. The reduction in the mandibular volume was between 6.55 and 10.27 %, with two of the most important measurements related to vertical reduction in the lateral views and the difference to determine gonion reduction.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-24DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100160
Vitor La Banca , Thiago Martins Trece Costa , Ana Victoria Palagi Vigano , Luiz Giglio , Guilherme Henrique Vieira Lima , Joel Murachovsky , Roberto Yukio Ikemoto
Purpose
Advancements in 3D printing technology have led to a growing interest on its application in orthopedic surgery. In the context of shoulder and elbow surgery, studies on 3D printing mostly center on surgical guides for the placement of the glenoid component in shoulder arthroplasty, but applications in non-arthroplasty procedures remain unclear. This systematic review aims to evaluate and summarize the literature on the current applications and clinical outcomes of 3D Patient-Specific Instruments (3DPSI) in non-arthroplasty procedures. We expected to find a predominant focus on corrective osteotomies with positive clinical outcomes and minimal complications.
Methods
This systematic review adhered to PRISMA guidelines. Eligibility criteria included original research studies presenting primary data on 3DPSI for shoulder and elbow procedures. Exclusions were applied to studies exclusively reporting clinical data on 3DPSI for glenoid component placement in shoulder arthroplasty. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, MedNar, Google Scholar, OAIster, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. Extracted data included study characteristics, 3DPSI development details, and clinical outcomes. Risk of bias was assessed using MINORS criteria.
Results
Out of 845 initially identified records, the final analysis included 20 studies. Regarding the application of 3DPSI, 35 % of the reports addressed cubitus varus osteotomy correction, 30 % focused on clavicle malunion or nonunion, and 15 % centered on corrective osteotomies for proximal humerus malunion. Risk of bias assessment using MINORS criteria demonstrated a mean score of 9.11 out of 16 for studies without a comparator group. Results across different pathologies revealed high patient-reported outcomes (PROs), good patient satisfaction, and minimal complications, which are presented.
Conclusion
In non-arthroplasty shoulder and elbow procedures, 3D Printed Patient-Specific Instrumentation have been mostly used for corrective osteotomies and demonstrates overall positive outcomes, low complications, and high patient satisfaction. Advancement in existing knowledge requires robust studies with larger cohorts and comparator groups.
Level of Evidence
Level IV.
Clinical Relevance
This study, summarizing existing data on 3D Patient-Specific Instruments (3DPSI) in non-arthroplasty shoulder and elbow procedures, offers guidance for future applications and research in this evolving field of orthopedic surgery.
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Additive manufacturing techniques capable of fabricating biocompatible scaffolds with a given submicron/micron/supramicron structure are of growing interest for biomedical applications, including tissue engineering and tumor biology studies. Here, we propose antisolvent 3D printing and electrospinning techniques to obtain biopolymer scaffolds with different structural, mechanical, and surface properties to compare the cultivation patterns of glioblastoma cells. We found that human G01 cells, derived from human glioblastoma tumor tissue, were able to colonize the scaffolds in a time-dependent manner; the cells showed high viability as confirmed by colorimetric MTT assay, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy data. Electrospun collagen scaffolds (low porosity, thin 2.75±0.22 μm fibers, low Young's modulus 0.076±0.033 MPa) provided monolayer-like growth of G01 glioblastoma cells with dense cell-cell contacts, while 3D-printed PLGA scaffolds (high porosity, thick ∼150 µm fibers, high Young's modulus 18±2 MPa) stimulated glioblastoma-specific spindle-like morphology. All scaffolds were non-toxic to cells and maintained cell growth for at least 2 weeks. The developed scaffolds could be further used for tumor research as a 3D model of glioblastoma in vitro or for tissue engineering of brain injury.
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