2016
DOI: 10.1115/1.4033225
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Three-Dimensional Printed Patient Specific Ptosis Crutches as a Nonsurgical Solution for Elevating Upper Eyelids in Myasthenia Gravis Patients1

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“…Findlay et al . used a bottom‐up approach, influenced by patient specifications, which went through 87 iterations before the final design was realized . This design could be adjusted in the x‐, y‐ , and z ‐axes to cater to interindividual needs.…”
Section: Managing the Disability Of Op‐mgmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Findlay et al . used a bottom‐up approach, influenced by patient specifications, which went through 87 iterations before the final design was realized . This design could be adjusted in the x‐, y‐ , and z ‐axes to cater to interindividual needs.…”
Section: Managing the Disability Of Op‐mgmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These treatments usually involve a contact element by which the eyelid is pulled or pushed open. One of the first nonsurgical attempts to correct ptosis was described by Goldzieher in 1890, 9 and later by others, 10 15 is known as the “ptosis crutch.” This device uses a cushioned wire attached to the patient's spectacle to mechanically push the eyelid open. Another, more recent method is medical skin tape, used on the eyelid to pull the eyelid open.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…We also have concerns that the crutch could cause injury with a fall or other blunt trauma or an abrasion during the necessary frequent adjustment, and at minimum is likely to be a constant mechanical irritant. It has recently been proposed to custom design and print crutches, 11 , 12 but customization does not address the main issues of eye closure and mechanical irritation. Traditional wire crutches are in fact customizable already by bending the wire.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%