A personalized approach to modify axillary crutches using 3D printing technology.

Autor:	Ismaiel S; MSF reconstructive surgical hospital, Jordan., Massadeh HA; MSF reconstructive surgical hospital, Jordan., Fakhri RM; MSF reconstructive surgical hospital, Jordan.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Trauma case reports [Trauma Case Rep] 2023 Sep 24; Vol. 48, pp. 100943. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 24 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100943
Abstrakt:	3D printers can produce specific medical objects that are tailored to the individual patient's needs, and if they are combined with a personalized orthopedic rehabilitation, it can result in improved functional outcomes. We present a 26-year-old male war victim with multiple injuries in his lower and upper limbs. The use of standard crutches was impossible, so we developed a customized 3D-printed crutch with a relative low cost. The gait and balance scores-as a part of the Tinetti score-improved immediately, and the patient's QUEST 2.0 questionnaire was high after 4 weeks of the crutches use, indicating high patient's satisfaction. Competing Interests: There was no direct funding source for this case report. All authors and participant are MSF's employees and this case management and reporting are parts of their daily activities. (© 2023 The Authors.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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