In place of the traditional plaster fixing, a new brace option uses a skin-friendly, waterproof, breathable, and pleasant biopolymer material mold. One of the few organizations in Shanghai that provides the 3D printing brace service is a hospital in China that just began doing so.
Recently, an accident resulted in a fracture in Mr. Shen's right arm. During an examination, it was recommended to Mr. Shen that he pursue conservative therapy and get external fixation.
"I once shattered my leg, and I had to wear a cast for three months. As of the right moment, the shadow cannot be removed. In addition to being heavy, humid, and uncomfortable, it also smells terrible. Itchy skin is common at the fixed site. If you catch it, bathing becomes considerably more difficult." Mr. Shen was hesitant as he considered this. Yet Mr. Shen's concerns were swiftly allayed. "Our orthopedics division can now make external fixation braces to order utilizing polymer materials that are kind to the skin. It not only has the same fixing effect as conventional plaster casts, but it also weighs only one-sixth as much, is waterproof, doesn't irritate the skin, and is simple to wear. Moreover, the body feels more comfy." Mr. Shen was presented to the doctor.
Under the doctor's instruction, Mr. Shen intends to try a 3D-printed customized brace.
After using the equipment to scan Mr. Shen's arm when they got to the customization room, the staff used the information to add holes and other designs before starting to print and make the brace. After an hour and a half, the brace was printed. The staff then processed the brace, added glue, and made a unique brace only for Mr. Shen.
While some small braces can be made in only 15 to 30 minutes, the doctor advised Mr. Shen that his brace was very significant and the complete process took more than an hour.
"The use of 3D printing technology has increased in specialized medical disciplines like orthopedics and rehabilitation due to its accurate and individualized properties. It is mostly utilized for orthopedic rehabilitation, surgical guidance, personalized implant printing, and preoperative planning and simulation. Suitable for skin and waterproof, Comfortable, and breathable The skin-friendly, supple, waterproof, and durable materials used in 3D printing also has superior air permeability, which reduces difficulties and allows for planned wound avoidance that is convenient for post-care. The Shanghai Tongren Hospital's director of orthopedics, Ye Xiaojian, gave an introduction "In orthopedic clinics, 3D printing technology combines the patient's imaging characteristics and clinical manifestations to perform computer three-dimensional scanning and data modeling on the affected bones, producing orthotics that are the most suitable for the patient's condition. The personalized design ensures that the brace can completely match the patient, to ensure fit and fixity."
The creation of hands, shoulders, wrists, fingers, head braces, knees, ankles, and toes as well as the treatment of scoliosis are all possible today thanks to 3D printing technology.
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