Development of a 3-D Printing Laboratory for Foot and Ankle Applications.

Clin Podiatr Med Surg

College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA.

Published: April 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • - The article serves as a guide for establishing a 3-D print lab focused on creating models for foot and ankle surgery, which can improve surgical planning and educational outcomes.
  • - It outlines essential considerations for setting up such a lab, including the necessary hardware, software, materials, and procedures.
  • - A basic framework is provided to help in the development of a 3-D printing lab specifically tailored for foot and ankle pathology research and training.

Article Abstract

This article is a guide to starting a 3-dimensional (3-D) print laboratory; 3-D models of complicated foot and ankle pathology can enhance surgical planning, improve patient and medical trainee education, and aid in research. This article discusses the variables that must be considered when creating a 3-D printing laboratory, including the hardware, software, printing materials, and procedures. Herein is a basic outline of what is required to develop a foot and ankle 3-D printing laboratory.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2019.12.011DOI Listing

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