The Use of 3-Dimensional Printing in Orthopedic Education: Improving Trainees’ Confidence Managing Triplane Fractures

Nicholson, Allen D.; Wiznia, Daniel H.; Kapetanovic, Edi; Brown, James E.; Michalski, Mark; Carter, Cordelia W.

doi:10.26717/bjstr.2019.18.003131

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“…19 Several previous studies focused on finding surgeons opinions on the use of 3D prints in their activities, but mainly presented their benefits. [20][21][22] To the best of authors' knowledge, no information was gathered on surgeons' opinion if these benefits outweigh the development effort, cost and time. In general, the importance of this aspect is undervalued or just briefly addressed.…”

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DICOM 3D viewers, virtual reality or 3D printing – a pilot usability study for assessing the preference of orthopedic surgeons

Popescu

Marinescu

Lăptoiu

et al. 2021

Proc Inst Mech Eng H

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As standard practice in orthopedic surgery, the information gathered by analyzing Computer Tomography (CT) 2D images is used for patient diagnosis and planning surgery. Lately, these virtual slices are the input for generating 3D virtual models using DICOM viewers, facilitating spatial orientation, and diagnosis. Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D printing (3DP) technologies are also reported for use in anatomy visualization, medical training, and diagnosis. However, it has not been yet investigated whether the surgeons consider that the advantages offered by 3DP and VR outweigh their development efforts. Moreover, no comparative evaluation for understanding surgeon’s preference in using these investigation tools has been performed so far. Therefore, in this paper, a pilot usability test was conducted for collecting surgeons’ opinions. 3D models of knee, hip and foot were displayed using DICOM 3D viewer, two VR environments and as 3D-printed replicas. These tools adequacy for diagnosis was comparatively assessed in three cases scenarios, the time for completing the diagnosis tasks was recorded and questionnaires filled in. The time for preparing the models for VR and 3DP, the resources needed and the associated costs were presented in order to provide surgeons with the whole context. Results showed a preference in using desktop DICOM viewer with 3D capabilities along with the information provided by Unity-based VR solution for visualizing the virtual model from various angles challenging to analyze on the computer screen. 3D-printed replicas were considered more useful for physically simulating the surgery than for diagnosis. For the VR and 3DP models, the lack of information on bone quality was considered an important drawback. The following order of using the tools was preferred: DICOM viewer, followed by Unity VR and 3DP.

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DICOM 3D viewers, virtual reality or 3D printing – a pilot usability study for assessing the preference of orthopedic surgeons

Popescu

Marinescu

Lăptoiu

et al. 2021

Proc Inst Mech Eng H

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A systematic review of empirical research on learning with3Dprinting technology

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Brannon

Librea-Carden³

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Computer Assisted Learning

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Although 3D printing (3DP) technology has become an increasingly popular educational tool in recent years, very little is known about the learning benefits of this technology. This systematic literature review synthesized empirical research on learning with 3DP in various educational settings, focusing on publication and study participants' characteristics, curriculum areas, research methodologies, instructional approaches, educational outcomes and benefits. A comprehensive survey of published and unpublished studies identified 78 empirical studies that met the inclusion criteria. In addition to positive effects on learning, 3DP facilitated innovative curriculum development and created opportunities for cross‐disciplinary research. The findings revealed five major trends in 3DP learning: (1) prepare a new generation of engineers, (2) democratize additive manufacturing technology and production, (3) support learning using low‐cost 3D printed learning aids, (4) produce assistive technologies, and (5) promote creativity and innovation. The review identifies critical gaps in the literature and offers suggestions for future research.

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The Use of 3-Dimensional Printing in Orthopedic Education: Improving Trainees’ Confidence Managing Triplane Fractures

Cited by 2 publications

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DICOM 3D viewers, virtual reality or 3D printing – a pilot usability study for assessing the preference of orthopedic surgeons

DICOM 3D viewers, virtual reality or 3D printing – a pilot usability study for assessing the preference of orthopedic surgeons

A systematic review of empirical research on learning with3Dprinting technology

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