WHITE PAPER ON 3D PRINTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
BRIEF INTRODUCTION Surgical instruments are the essential tools that are designed for enabling access, viewing the internal organs and to perform surgical procedures. Specialized instruments are being developed to enable minimally invasive surgical procedures and to perform never before performed surgeries, and 3D printing perfectly helps in this case. Apart from procedure specific instruments, patient specific instruments also are playing a role in quicker completion of surgeries and making them minimally invasive. ADVANTAGES OF 3D PRINTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Patient specific instruments based on Dicom data can reduce implant malpositioning and improve alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Patient specific instruments can especially help in surgeries being performed on paediatric and neonatal patients. They can help in plastic surgery where precision and aesthetics are of paramount importance. These instruments help access the right location with precision, hence reducing time on the operation table. They help achieve right orientation, resulting in minimally invasive surgery thereby reducing recovery time. 3D Printing can be used for prototyping the surgical instruments before arriving at the right design thereby making the design and fabrication process more accessible to doctors. Apart from the instruments used in surgery, catheters, patient specific respiratory equipment etc., can also be manufactured using 3D printing.
Patient specific 3D printed medical equipment fits perfectly and hence delivers maximum benefit when compared to the traditional equipment PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE PATIENT SPECIFIC 3D SURGICAL INSTRUMENT The CT scan or MRI images of the anatomical site are studied. Alternatively, depending on the purpose, requirements are gathered and studied. Accurate 3D virtual model of the required instrument or equipment is designed. Trials are performed on 3D printed models using the new instrument. Changes in design can instantaneously be 3d printed for rapid prototyping. Once the design is finalized, the instrument can be 3D printed. The final 3D printed instrument or equipment is used in the surgery. HOW TO GET THESE SURGICAL GUIDES Send the patient specific images, instructions and the contact details to info@think3d.in or upload it at /dicom-3d-models We will go through them and have a telecon with doctor to confirm requirements and choice of material. 3D Views of the custom guide are shared along with measurements and fitment for feedback. 3D Printed surgical guide along with the specific bone (3d printed for mock surgery) is shipped to site
CONTACT US Drop an email to info@think3d.in / callus @ 040-30191007. You can chat with us by logging to ABOUT THINK3D is India s leading 3D printing platform with sales & support offices in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore and Visakhapatnam. We provide 3D Printers, Scanners, and also offer 3D Printing/ Designing/ prototyping services for multiple sectors. REFERENCES Clinical Study - Surgical Guides (Patient-Specific Instruments) for Pediatric Tibial Bone Sarcoma Resection and Allograft Reconstruction - Laura Bellanova; Laurent Paul and Pierre-Louis Docquier http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160206-cosmetic-surgeon-dr-kotlus-designs-3d-printed-surgical-tools-for-
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