Novel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility study
Additive manufacturing technologies provide rapidly developing and promising solutions in many fields of healthcare. Traumatic upper limb injuries are among the most common conditions worldwide. In the case of a traumatic bone fractures it is crucial to provide immobilisation of the affected limb in...
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| description | Additive manufacturing technologies provide rapidly developing and promising solutions in many fields of healthcare. Traumatic upper limb injuries are among the most common conditions worldwide. In the case of a traumatic bone fractures it is crucial to provide immobilisation of the affected limb in the correct anatomical position to achieve the desirable healing process. Thus, splints and casts play an essential role in the healing and rehabilitation progress. 3D printing is a powerful tool in creating personalized biomedical devices, therefore, medical aids for the treatment of bone fractures are amongst the most promising fields of medical 3D printing. In medical care, the most extensively used area of additive manufacturing is Fused-Filament-Fabrication (FFF). In our study we have investigated two different unique PLA-CaCO _3 composites. To access the characteristics of the composites, dynamic and static mechanical stability tests were performed along with scanning electron microscopy for the structural analysis, and also manufactured splints with the help of 3D design and thermoforming methods. According to our results the new materials are potentially viable in clinical environment, but further laboratory and clinical investigations are necessary. Our aim is to continue the feasibility tests and establish the appropriate clinical trials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2d478271ddbd4e0a96acd35c55a81e252023-08-09T15:21:59ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912019-01-016404531710.1088/2053-1591/aafdbcNovel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility studyP Varga0D Lorinczy1L Toth2A Pentek3M Nyitrai4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6229-4337P Maroti5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7538-0675University of Pécs , Medical School, Department of Surgical Research and Techniques, H-7624 Pécs, Szigeti str. 12. HungaryUniversity of Pécs , Medical School, Department of Biophysics, H-7624 Pécs, Szigeti str. 12. HungaryUniversity of Pécs , Medical School, Clinical Centre, Department of Neurosurgery, H-7623 Pécs, Rét str 2. HungaryUniversity of Pécs , Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Department of Technical Informatics, H-7624 Pécs, Boszorkány str. 2. HungaryUniversity of Pécs , Medical School, Department of Biophysics, H-7624 Pécs, Szigeti str. 12. Hungary; University of Pécs , Szentágothai Research Center, H-7624 Pécs, Ifjúság str. 20. HungaryUniversity of Pécs , Medical School, Department of Biophysics, H-7624 Pécs, Szigeti str. 12. HungaryAdditive manufacturing technologies provide rapidly developing and promising solutions in many fields of healthcare. Traumatic upper limb injuries are among the most common conditions worldwide. In the case of a traumatic bone fractures it is crucial to provide immobilisation of the affected limb in the correct anatomical position to achieve the desirable healing process. Thus, splints and casts play an essential role in the healing and rehabilitation progress. 3D printing is a powerful tool in creating personalized biomedical devices, therefore, medical aids for the treatment of bone fractures are amongst the most promising fields of medical 3D printing. In medical care, the most extensively used area of additive manufacturing is Fused-Filament-Fabrication (FFF). In our study we have investigated two different unique PLA-CaCO _3 composites. To access the characteristics of the composites, dynamic and static mechanical stability tests were performed along with scanning electron microscopy for the structural analysis, and also manufactured splints with the help of 3D design and thermoforming methods. According to our results the new materials are potentially viable in clinical environment, but further laboratory and clinical investigations are necessary. Our aim is to continue the feasibility tests and establish the appropriate clinical trials.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/aafdbcmaterial testingmechanical propertiespolymer compositesbiocompatible polymersscanning electron microscopyCaCO3 |
| spellingShingle | P Varga D Lorinczy L Toth A Pentek M Nyitrai P Maroti Novel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility study Materials Research Express material testing mechanical properties polymer composites biocompatible polymers scanning electron microscopy CaCO3 |
| title | Novel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility study |
| title_full | Novel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility study |
| title_fullStr | Novel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Novel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility study |
| title_short | Novel PLA-CaCO3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics—A feasibility study |
| title_sort | novel pla caco3 composites in additive manufacturing of upper limb casts and orthotics a feasibility study |
| topic | material testing mechanical properties polymer composites biocompatible polymers scanning electron microscopy CaCO3 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/aafdbc |
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