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Jorge Barrios-Muriel1, Francisco Romero-Sánchez1, Francisco Javier Alonso-Sánchez1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Materials, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 16, 2020
Summary
Rapid prototyping technologies are revolutionizing orthoprosthetics manufacturing. Advanced methods like 3D printing enable efficient production of custom orthopedic devices, improving rehabilitation engineering.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Biomedical Manufacturing
- Orthopedic Technology
Background:
- Traditional orthoprosthetic manufacturing relies on manual, time-consuming processes using plaster molds.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering (CAE), and Manufacturing (CAM) have been integrated, but Rapid Prototyping Technologies (RPT) represent a significant advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present recent advances in rapid prototyping for the orthoprosthetic industry.
- To analyze the manufacturing processes of orthoprosthetic aids, including orthoses and prostheses.
- To explore the application of RPT in creating functional rehabilitation devices.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of various rapid prototyping methodologies, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), and 3D Printing (3DP).
- Review of principal methods for collecting 3D body shapes for custom device fabrication.
Main Results:
- Rapid prototyping technologies offer a revolutionary approach to orthoprosthetic manufacturing, moving beyond traditional methods.
- These technologies facilitate the creation of customized functional devices such as splints, ankle-foot orthoses, and arm prostheses.
Conclusions:
- Rapid prototyping is transforming the orthoprosthetic industry, enhancing the production of customized rehabilitation devices.
- The integration of RPT into rehabilitation engineering signifies a growing field with significant future prospects.
