CT-based agile 3D printing system for pre-operative planning of orthopaedic surgeries. (16th March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tran, Ton; Liu, Wencheng; Chen, Bernard K.; Molotnikov, Andrey; Wu, Xinhua; Pun, Jerome
• Is Part Of: International journal of agile systems and management. Volume 13:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 59
• Publication Date: 2020-03-16
• Subjects: 3D printing -- computed tomography -- CT -- structure of bones -- orthopaedic surgery -- pre-operative planning; Production management -- Periodicals; Business logistics -- Periodicals; Systems engineering -- Periodicals; 658.5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-9174

Abstract

Addressing the increase in complexity and number of orthopaedic surgeries especially in the aging population is a major challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. The availability of physical model of patient-specific bones can benefit pre-operative planning of surgeries and lead to better surgical options and improved outcomes. This paper describes a CT-based agile 3D printing system for manufacturing patient-specific bones that can be used for preoperative planning and assist in the choice and application of orthopaedic implants.