Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review

Schwartz, Deborah A.; Schofield, Katherine A.

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2021.10.005

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“…On-body devices refer to applications that are in direct contact with the skin, such as prostheses. They include the following medical fields dentistry [18,[115][116][117], health care engineering [26,27], general surgery [24,25], oncology [42], oral and maxillofacial surgery [48,50,118], orthopedics [63,74,[119][120][121][122][123][124][125], otorhinolaryngology [78,83], pediatrics [89], plastic surgery [93] and radiation oncology [44]. The organs or organ systems in this section include the cranium [44,48,78], musculoskeletal system [24,44,63,74,93,[119][120][121][122][123][124][125], rectum [42], teeth [18,[115][116][117] and trachea [124].…”

Section: On-body Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ceramics include zirkonia [116]. Within the material class of polymers ABS [25,48,118,124], EVA [120], PLA [25,27,42,78,83,119,121,122,125], PA [78], PC [24,121], PCL [24,83], PEKK [78,124], PET-G [25,27,121], PHA [25], photopolymer [18,26,27,42,78,115], PU [121] and TPE [124] were found. Combined materials inlude PC-ABS, [42] glass beads, resind and silicone [78].…”

Section: On-body Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Combined materials inlude PC-ABS, [42] glass beads, resind and silicone [78]. Lastly organic materials such as starch [24,125] and wax [24] were identified. Authors used 3DP as tools for pre-operative planning [18,44,48,63,74,78,118], pre-operative planning and teaching combined [24,25], planning, teaching and counseling combined [42,83,89,93] and planning and counseling [50].…”

Section: On-body Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Meta-Review about Medical 3D Printing

Meister,

Luijten,

Gsaxner

et al. 2024

Preprint

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In recent years, 3D printing (3DP) has gained importance in various fields. This technology has numerous applications, particularly in medicine. This contribution provides an overview on the state of the art of 3DP in medicine and showcases its current use in different medical disciplines and for medical education. In this meta-review, we provide a detailed listing of systematic reviews on this topic as this technology has become increasingly applied in modern medicine. We identified 134 relevant systematic reviews on medical 3DP in the medical search engine PubMed until 2023. 3DP has applications in various medical specialties, but is mainly used in orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, cardiology and neurosurgery. In surgical contexts, the adoption of 3DP contributes to a reduction in operation time, reduced blood loss, minimized fluoroscopy time and an overall improved surgical outcome. Nevertheless, the primary use of 3DP is observed in non-invasive applications, particularly in the creation of patient-specific models (PSM). These PSMs enhance the visualization of patients’ anatomy and pathology, thereby facilitating surgical planning and execution, medical education and patient counseling. The current significance of 3DP in medicine offers a compelling perspective on the potential for more individualized and personalized medical treatments in the future.

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Section: On-body Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: On-body Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: On-body Applicationsmentioning

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A Meta-Review about Medical 3D Printing

Meister,

Luijten,

Gsaxner

et al. 2024

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“…For application in the upper extremity, on the other hand, developments are still emerging. A recent systematic review concluded that currently used 3D-printed orthoses for hand therapy use lightweight and well-ventilated materials, and appear to be effective at limb immobilization [ 8 ]. The authors also concluded that the printing technology in hand therapy settings remains challenging in part due to the resources required.…”

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confidence: 99%

Personalized 3D-printed forearm braces as an alternative for a traditional plaster cast or splint; A systematic review

Lieshout¹,

Verhofstad²,

Beens³

et al. 2022

Injury

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“…Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has increasing relevance and is rapidly advancing in medical treatment [1][2][3][4][5]. There are numerous applications of 3D printing in hand surgery, including patient education, surgical training, preoperative planning, patient-specific surgical guides, and printing of custom-made splints and prostheses [6][7][8][9]. 3D-printed orthopedic casts are personalized and fit perfectly to the patients' anatomy and pathology, improving patient comfort and satisfaction by being light, breathable and washable [10][11][12].…”

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In-hospital production of 3D-printed casts for non-displaced wrist and hand fractures

Factor¹,

Atlan²,

Pritsch³

et al. 2022

SICOT-J

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Objectives: To examine the clinical feasibility and results of a multidisciplinary workflow, employing rapid three-dimensional (3D) scanning and modeling software along with a high-speed printer, for in-hospital production of patient-specific 3D-printed casts, for the treatment of non-displaced wrist and hand fractures. Methods: Consenting adult patients admitted to the emergency department (ED) due to wrist or hand fractures between January and February 2021 were prospectively enrolled. The study participants underwent conversion of the standard plaster of Paris cast to a 3D-printed cast one week after the ED visit, and follow-up examinations were performed around two, six, and twelve weeks later. The primary objective was to examine the clinical feasibility in terms of complexity and length of the overall procedure. Secondary outcomes were patient-reported impressions and radiological results. Results: Twenty patients (16 males, mean age 37 ± 13.1 years) were included. The entire printing workflow took a mean of 161 ± 8 min. All patients demonstrated clinical improvement and fracture union at final follow-up, with no pressure sores or loss of reduction. Patient-reported comfort and satisfaction rates were excellent. The mean Visual Analog Scale was 0.9 ± 1.1 and 0.6 ± 1, and the mean Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score was 18.7 ± 9.5 and 7.6 ± 7.6 at 2 and 6 weeks after application of the 3D-printed cast, respectively. Conclusion: The in-hospital workflow was feasible and efficient, with excellent clinical and radiographic results and high patient satisfaction and comfort rates. Our medical center now routinely provides this cast option for non-displaced wrist and hand fractures. Level of evidence: IV, Therapeutic Study

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Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review

Cited by 21 publications

References 33 publications

A Meta-Review about Medical 3D Printing

A Meta-Review about Medical 3D Printing

Personalized 3D-printed forearm braces as an alternative for a traditional plaster cast or splint; A systematic review

In-hospital production of 3D-printed casts for non-displaced wrist and hand fractures

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