A 3D printed suturing trainer for medical students

Boyajian, Michael J.; Lubner, Rory J.; Roussel, Lauren O.; Crozier, Joseph; Ryder, Beth A.; Woo, Albert S.

doi:10.1111/tct.13176

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“…Arguments in favor of doing so include increased speed and turnover for model creation, greater control of model development with improved communication with the modeling staff, and an overall decrease in the cost of making such models. 4,7,9 3D modeling technology in this case presents a novel, outward, and visible example of the modern principle of personalized medicine. 9…”

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“…4,7,9 3D modeling technology in this case presents a novel, outward, and visible example of the modern principle of personalized medicine. 9…”

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“…8 However, the literature documents the use of multiple different printing platforms for medical modeling purposes. 4,7,[9][10][11][12] Our case report specifically describes in-house creation of an orbital model for intraoperative molding of a resorbable implant for reconstruction of a large orbital defect in our pediatric patient. The 3D models were sterilized and used in the operating room for modeling the custom implant.…”

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Using 3D Printing and Mirror Image Modeling in Orbital Floor Reconstruction

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Crozier

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Three-dimensional (3D) modeling and printing technologies are increasingly utilized as tools to assist in complex craniofacial reconstructions. Herein, the authors report the intraoperative use of sterilized 3D models printed in-house to mold a custom resorbable implant in the case of a pediatric patient with a unilateral complex orbital fracture. The imaging was processed with opensource software. Two patient-specific orbital models were 3Dprinted (Fig. 2): a life-size print of the patient's preoperative CT scan and a left orbit reconstructed to resemble its uninjured state using mirrored-imaging of the uninjured side. This construct ultimately served as a sterilized template to mold a resorbable implant intraoperatively. Post-operatively, the patient experienced no complications. At the 18-month follow-up, the patient had done well without diplopia, headaches or visual problems. The authors report a case of a successful orbit reconstruction assisted by mirrored-image computer modeling and patient-specific 3D printing.

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“…4,7,9 3D modeling technology in this case presents a novel, outward, and visible example of the modern principle of personalized medicine. 9…”

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confidence: 98%

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Using 3D Printing and Mirror Image Modeling in Orbital Floor Reconstruction

Akiki

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Crozier

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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“…(1,(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13) Online modules or simulation-based training can positively impact learners' self-efficacy and objective proficiency in suturing abilities. (14)(15)(16) However, studies do not illustrate the effect of patient awareness on performance. In other words, it is unknown if learners will be more proficient when suturing a patient who is awake versus sedated.…”

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Teaching Medical Students to Suture: Evaluation of a Modern Medical School Curriculum

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Background: Medical students are traditionally introduced to suturing in a simulated environment using animal products or synthetic materials. However, there is little evidence to support this pedagogy. Our study explored whether a modern suturing curriculum adequately prepares medical students and examined student preference for learning suturing skills. Methods: Suturing performance was recorded and assessed by expert raters. Students also completed a survey that inquired about self-perceived knowledge and confidence in suturing, and preferred pedagogical methods. Results: The majority (79%) of students that completed our suturing curriculum demonstrated competence in basic suturing techniques. There was no correlation between objective abilities and self-perceived knowledge or confidence. Students reported being significantly more confident suturing anesthetized patients and in simulated environments. Students reported a desire for earlier introduction to suturing and more frequent simulation training. Conclusion: A modern medical school suturing curriculum, comprising online modules and in-person simulation-based learning, adequately develops basic suturing techniques.

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“…This technology is rapidly evolving, with more access to 3D printing machines and materials (Wohlers Report, 2019). This is an innovative tool in medical (Baden et al, 2015) and biomedical sciences (Hoy, 2013), engineering (Meyers et al, 2016;Boyajian et al, 2020), and communication (Baden et al, 2015;Malmström et al, 2020). 3D printing revolutionizes how we interact with our data and how we explain our science to non-experts (Horowitz and Schultz, 2014).…”

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A 3D printing Short Course: A Case Study for Applications in the Geoscience Teaching and Communication for Specialists and Non-experts

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3D printing developed as a prototyping method in the early 1980s, yet it is considered as a 21st century technology for transforming digital models into tangible objects. 3D printing has recently become a critical tool in the geoscience research, education, and technical communication due to the expansion of the market for 3D printers and materials. 3D printing changes the perception of how we interact with our data and how we explain our science to non-experts, researchers, educators, and stakeholders. Hence, a one-day short course was designed and delivered to a group of professors, students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff to present the application of 3D printing in teaching and communication concepts in the geoscience. This case study was aimed at evaluating how a diverse group of participants with geoscience and engineering background and no prior experience with computer-aided modeling (CAD) or 3D printing could understand the principles of different 3D printing techniques and apply these methods in their respective disciplines. In addition, the course evaluation questionnaire allowed us to assess human perception of tangible and digital models and to demonstrate the effectiveness of 3D printing in data communication. The course involved five modules: 1) an introduction lecture on the 3D printing methods and materials; 2) an individual CAD modeling exercise; 3) a tour to 3D printing facilities with hands-on experience on model processing; 4) a tour to experimentation facilities where 3D-printed models were tested; and 5) group activities based on the examples of how to apply 3D printing in the current or future geoscience research and teaching. The participants had a unique opportunity to create a digital design at the beginning of the course using CAD software, analyze it and 3D print the final model at the end of the course. While this course helped the students understand how rendering algorithms could be used as a learning aid, educators gained experience in rapid preparation of visual aids for teaching, and researchers gained skills on the integration of the digital datasets with 3D-printed models to support societal and technical objectives.

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A 3D printed suturing trainer for medical students

Cited by 9 publications

References 10 publications

Using 3D Printing and Mirror Image Modeling in Orbital Floor Reconstruction

Using 3D Printing and Mirror Image Modeling in Orbital Floor Reconstruction

Teaching Medical Students to Suture: Evaluation of a Modern Medical School Curriculum

A 3D printing Short Course: A Case Study for Applications in the Geoscience Teaching and Communication for Specialists and Non-experts

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