Xu Yangyang, Li Xiangyu, Chang Yafei, Wang Yi, Che Lifang, Shi Guopeng, Niu Xiaofen, Wang Haiyan, Li Xiaohe, He Yujie, Pei Baoqing, Wei Guoqiang
Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China.
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Changzhi People's Hospital, Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China.
Appl Bionics Biomech. 2022 Apr 30;2022:8243128. doi: 10.1155/2022/8243128. eCollection 2022.
The movement of the cervical spine should be restricted throughout the rehabilitation phase after it has been injured. Cervical orthosis is commonly utilized in clinical settings to guarantee cervical spine stability. However, to date, the investigations are limited to patient-specific cervical fixation orthoses. This study provides a new idea for making personalized orthoses. The CT data of the patient's cervical spine were collected, then mimics were used for reconstructing the skin of the cervical spine, the Geomagic Studio was used for surface fitting, the Inspire Studio was used for structural topology optimization, redundant structures were removed, the resulting orthotics were postprocessed, and finally, it was printed with a 3D printer. No signs of pain or discomfort were observed during the wearing. The cervical spine range of motion in flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation is all less than 8° after using the device. Low cost, quick manufacturing time, high precision, attractive appearance, lightweight structure, waterproof design, and practical customized orthotics for patients are all advantages of 3D printing technology in the field of orthopedics. Many possible benefits of using 3D printing to build new orthotics include unique design, stiffness, weight optimization, and improved biomechanical performance, comfort, and fit. Personalized orthotics may be designed and manufactured utilizing 3D printing technology.
颈椎受伤后,在整个康复阶段其活动都应受到限制。颈椎矫形器在临床环境中普遍使用,以确保颈椎稳定性。然而,迄今为止,研究仅限于针对特定患者的颈椎固定矫形器。本研究为制作个性化矫形器提供了新思路。收集患者颈椎的CT数据,然后使用Mimics重建颈椎皮肤,利用Geomagic Studio进行曲面拟合,使用Inspire Studio进行结构拓扑优化,去除冗余结构,对所得矫形器进行后处理,最后用3D打印机打印出来。佩戴过程中未观察到疼痛或不适迹象。使用该装置后,颈椎在屈伸、侧屈和旋转时的活动范围均小于8°。低成本、制造时间短、高精度、外观美观、结构轻便、防水设计以及为患者定制实用的矫形器,都是3D打印技术在骨科领域的优势。使用3D打印制造新型矫形器的许多潜在益处包括独特设计、优化刚度、重量优化以及改善生物力学性能、舒适度和贴合度。可利用3D打印技术设计和制造个性化矫形器。