Application of 3D-printed and patient-specific cast for the treatment of distal radius fractures: initial experience

3D Printing in Medicine
Yan-Jun ChenDefeng Wang

Abstract

Distal radius fracture is common in the general population. Fracture management includes a plaster cast, splint and synthetic material cast to immobilise the injured arm. Casting complications are common in those conventional casting technologies. 3D printing technology is a rapidly increasing application in rehabilitation. However, there is no clinical study investigating the application of a 3D-printed orthopaedic cast for the treatment of bone fractures. We have developed a patient-specific casting technology fabricated by 3D printing. This pioneering study aims to use 3D-printed casts we developed for the treatment of distal radius fractures, to provide the foundation for conducting additional clinical trials, and to perform clinical assessments. Ten patients with ages between 5 and 78 years are involved in the clinical trial. Patients are applied 3D-printed casts we developed. Orthopaedic surgeons carried out a six-week follow-up to examine clinical outcomes. Two questionnaires were developed for the assessment of clinical efficacy and patients' satisfaction. These questionnaires are completed by physicians and participating patients. A 3D-printed cast creates a custom-fitted design to maintain the fractured bone alignment...Continue Reading

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