Visualization of complicated fractures by 3D-printed models for teaching and surgery: hands-on transitional fractures of the ankle.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Understanding the orientation of fracture lines and mechanisms is the essential key to sufficient surgical therapy, but there is still a lack of visualization and teaching methods in traumatology and fracture theory. 3D-printed models offer easy approach to those fractures. This paper explains the use of the teaching possibility with 3-dimensional models of transitional fractures of the ankle.

Methods and results

For generating 3D printable models, already obtained CT data were used and segmented into its different tissues, especially parts concerning the fracture. After the segmentation process, the models were produced with FFF (fused filament fabrication) printing technology. The fracture models then were used for hands-on teaching courses in AO course (Arbeitsgemein

SUBMITTER: Neijhoft J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9532304 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature