Customized Three-Dimensional-Printed Orthopedic Close Contact Casts for the Treatment of Stable Ankle Fractures: Finite Element Analysis and a Pilot Study
Pengcheng Lu, Zhengwen Liao, Qing Zeng, Huan Chen, Weichun Huang, Zhen Liu, Yanjun Chen, Jing Zhong, Guozhi Huang
Abstract
= 0.000), indicating that the 3D-printed cast possesses outperforming satisfaction and compliance and has great potential in practical applications. There were no severe complications in the 3D-printed casts, but more moderate complications were observed in the traditional casts.
Topics & Concepts
3d printedAnkle3D printingSignificant differenceReduction (mathematics)DentistryMedicineOrthopedic surgeryFinite element methodThree dimensional printingOrthodonticsMaterials scienceBiomedical engineeringSurgeryMathematicsComposite materialEngineeringStructural engineeringGeometryInternal medicineFoot and Ankle SurgeryBone fractures and treatmentsOrthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation