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Journal Article > Case Report/Series

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

Ismaiel S, Massadeh HA, Fakhri RM
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Abstract
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.
Countries
Jordan
Subject Area
surgery & trauma caretechnology
DOI
10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100943
Published Date
24-Sep-2023
PubMed ID
37781165
Languages
English
Journal
Trauma Case Reports
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 48, Pages 100943
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