Clinical Assessment of Customized 3D-Printed Wrist Orthoses

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3D-Printed Patient-Specific Casts for the Distal Radius in Children: Outcome and Pre-Market Survey

Simone Lazzeri et al.

Summary: This study assessed the safety of patient specific 3D-printed casts obtained with a newly developed 3D-scanning device in the treatment of distal radius fractures in children. The results showed that the 3D-printed casts were safe and effective in terms of comfort, efficacy, and mechanical integrity.

MATERIALS (2022)

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Review Critical Care Medicine

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

Esther M. M. Van Lieshout et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the current developments and experiences with 3D-printed forearm braces for treating forearm fractures. The design requirements, materials used, technical requirements, and clinical outcomes were analyzed. The review showed that all printed braces used an open design, with Fused Deposition Modelling being the most commonly used 3D-printing technique and polylactic acid being the most commonly used material. Clinical evaluation demonstrated a low complication rate and high patient satisfaction. However, further studies are needed to determine if 3D-printed braces are superior to traditional casting.

INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED (2022)

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Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses for traumatic and chronic hand conditions: A scoping review

T. A. M. Oud et al.

Summary: The current literature on the effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses for traumatic and chronic hand conditions consists of primarily small and poor quality studies. Well-designed controlled trials are needed, including patient-related outcomes, production time, and cost analyses.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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