Using 3D Printers to Treat Tibia Fractures
The tibia is the larger of the two bones that pass through the shin. The tibia is the thicker of the
two bones that run through the shin. The tibia is easily injured by external forces, and because the
skin covering it is thin, it is prone to "open fractures," in which the fracture extends outward.
In the case of a tibia fracture, if the dislocation (misalignment) is small, the patient can be
immobilized with a cast, etc. If the dislocation is large, the patient can be immobilized with a plate
or screw after the dislocation is surgically restored.
JMC Lab's preoperative simulator can produce a full-scale model of the patient to verify the position of
plates and screws before surgery.
Advantages of preoperative simulation in the treatment of tibial fractures
There are four major advantages to confirming the depth and angle of rate and screw placement in
advance.
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Shorter treatment time
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Improvement of treatment accuracy
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Reducing the burden on patients
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Improvement of techniques
Main uses
- Confirmation of procedures and treatment plans
- Training of trainees and students
- Development tools, sales tools, and marketing tools for medical device
manufacturers
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