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CUSTOMIZABLE 3D – PRINTED HIP BRACE FOR FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE Ms. M. Aruna1, Mr. G. Jaya suriya2, Mr. Naveen Kumar3, Ms. Shamili4, Ms. M. sowbarnicka5 1Assistant professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology,
Tamilnadu, India.
2,3,4,5Second year students, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sri Shakhti Institute of Engineering and
Technology, Tamilnadu, India -----------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------devices. The creation of custom-made hip braces that are Abstract- The need for organ repairs, tissue regeneration,
3D printed to improve patient comfort, support, and mobility is one amazing use of this state-of-the-art technology. The one-size-fits-all nature of traditional hip braces frequently reduces their usefulness and comfort. But with 3D printing, the options are virtually limitless. A patient's hip can be digitally mapped using accurate scanning and modelling techniques, enabling the construction of a brace that precisely fits their individual anatomy. This customised method maximises support and stability while encouraging natural mobility, guaranteeing a snug and comfortable fit. Beyond personalisation, 3D printing has several benefits. The technique makes it possible to create robust but lightweight structures, which lessen the strain on patients and permit continuous mobility. Utilising sophisticated geometry and cuttingedge materials, 3D-printed .Hip braces help patients restore their range of motion by striking a careful balance between offering the support they need and allowing them complete range of motion. freedom and agility. Furthermore, the rehabilitation process itself can be made more personalised with the use of 3D printing. Because every patient has a different condition and set of goals, 3Dprinted hip braces can be made to complement customised rehabilitation programmes and address particular problems. These braces can adjust to the patient's needs, improving treatment outcomes and speeding recovery, whether the patient is recuperating from hip injuries, managing chronic illnesses, or getting ready for surgery.In addition to offering unmatched personalisation and customisation, 3D printing may also result in more affordable options. It can be costly and time-consuming to manufacture orthotic devices using traditional procedures, especially when making unique designs. But 3D printing simplifies the manufacturing process and makes accurate and efficient manufacture possible, which could lower costs and make these sophisticated hip braces more widely available.As orthopaedics develops further, 3D-printed hip braces offer an amazing example of how technology and medicine may coexist. They provide a window into a future
and replacement is growing among individuals with diseases or damaged bones, such as those experiencing hip pain. The hip replacement procedure depends on the implant, which might not always be suitable because of problems with biocompatibility and mechanics, which could make the discomfort worse. In an effort to overcome these restrictions, scientists are looking into using scaffolds as an alternative implant method. Since threedimensional (3D) printing can bio-imitate the complex patterns present in nature, it holds great promise as an effective fabrication method for customized organs. The paper covers the various manufacturing techniques, including direct 3D printing, and the determining variables for hip replacement. For hip replacement, stereo lithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), and fused deposition modeling (FDM) are employed. The article gives an overview of 3D tissue regeneration and discusses surface alterations of 3D printed implants. The traditional metallic and ceramic materials are discussed in order to understand the present standard hip replacement procedures and to emphasize their justification as the preferred material. Conclusions are then made after discussing the difficulties, moral issues, and current developments in the 3D printing of implants. Here are also the views and challenges. Based on the information presented in this analysis, 3D printing appears to hold great promise for opening up new avenues for the development of sustainable hip replacements.
Keywords: 3D printing; biocompatibility; biomaterials; cell adhesion; hip replacement; tissue regeneration
1.INTRODUCTION The use of 3D-printed hip bracing in orthopaedic rehabilitation: the future? Recent developments in additive manufacturing technology have completely changed the medical industry by presenting previously unheard-of possibilities for the creation of customised orthotic
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