Three-dimensional (3D) printed models of patient anatomy are increasingly becoming a component of the healthcare practice of many physicians. Here, we investigate physician perceptions of an in-house high-fidelity medical 3D-printing service in a large pediatric health system. We aim to elucidate how physicians perceive 3D-printed models assist in their roles as healthcare providers and to illustrate how a 3D-printing service may add value to a healthcare system. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2022 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2022

Authors: Revia Richard, Patel Pushpak, Johnson Craig

Keywords: 3D Printing, Model, Survey

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a clinical finding that includes congenital contractures affecting 2 or more areas of the body and is a component of over 300 disorders. Treatments goals are joint mobilization, splinting for improved function and position, and therapy for improved strength. Limb deformities that restrict motion may be treated surgically with understanding of unique patient joint alignment, bone morphology, and muscle and ligament integrity required for adequate surgical planning. We discuss 3 cases in which advanced imaging techniques including CT, MRI and 3D model printing were used for improved understanding of complex patient anatomy and dysmorphology. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Gould Sharon, Patel Pushpak, Mullen Dennnis, Nichols Reid

Keywords: Arthrogryposis, 3D model, MRI