Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning
Abstract Background The emergence of 3D printing has revolutionized medical training and preoperative planning. However, existing models have limitations, prompting the development of newly designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models. Methods The designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture mode...
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| description | Abstract Background The emergence of 3D printing has revolutionized medical training and preoperative planning. However, existing models have limitations, prompting the development of newly designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models. Methods The designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models were evaluated by 133 trauma surgeons with different levels of experience for perceived value as educational tool or as preoperative planning tool. Results The models allowed drilling and showed resistance to manipulation and sterilization. Surgeons found the flexible model helpful for teaching and planning the reduction of fractures, planning and simulating osteosynthesis, understanding fractures, visualizing fractures, and planning surgical approaches. Conclusions Flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models offer a dynamic and realistic approach to understanding complex fractures, potentially improving surgical training and preoperative planning. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-40e366e507d540dd9eb73a4f5f7e5d6b2025-01-19T12:10:53ZengBMC3D Printing in Medicine2365-62712025-01-011111810.1186/s41205-025-00250-5Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planningMonica Ghidinelli0Dankward HöntzschBedran Atici1Stefano Crespan2AO Education Institute, AO FoundationMarenco AG®AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC), AO FoundationAbstract Background The emergence of 3D printing has revolutionized medical training and preoperative planning. However, existing models have limitations, prompting the development of newly designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models. Methods The designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models were evaluated by 133 trauma surgeons with different levels of experience for perceived value as educational tool or as preoperative planning tool. Results The models allowed drilling and showed resistance to manipulation and sterilization. Surgeons found the flexible model helpful for teaching and planning the reduction of fractures, planning and simulating osteosynthesis, understanding fractures, visualizing fractures, and planning surgical approaches. Conclusions Flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models offer a dynamic and realistic approach to understanding complex fractures, potentially improving surgical training and preoperative planning.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41205-025-00250-53D-printed bones3D printingSurgical educationPreoperative planningSimulation of reduction and osteosynthesis |
| spellingShingle | Monica Ghidinelli Dankward Höntzsch Bedran Atici Stefano Crespan Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning 3D Printing in Medicine 3D-printed bones 3D printing Surgical education Preoperative planning Simulation of reduction and osteosynthesis |
| title | Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning |
| title_full | Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning |
| title_short | Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning |
| title_sort | evaluating the value of 3d printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning |
| topic | 3D-printed bones 3D printing Surgical education Preoperative planning Simulation of reduction and osteosynthesis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41205-025-00250-5 |
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