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Calebe Lamonier de Oliveira Costa Paiva1, Rodrygo Nunes Tavares2, Filipe Nobre Chaves3
1Master's Student in Health Sciences, UFC Sobral, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil.
Summary
This study presents a low-cost method for orbital fracture repair using open-source software to create custom templates for titanium mesh molding. This technique improves surgical efficiency and fit for orbital reconstruction.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Orbital fractures present significant surgical challenges due to complex anatomy and aesthetic concerns.
- Current methods for orbital reconstruction can be time-consuming and costly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel, low-cost technique for designing and printing patient-specific templates for orbital reconstruction.
- To improve the preoperative molding of titanium meshes for orbital defects.
Main Methods:
- Utilized open-source software (3D Slicer and Meshmixer) for defect segmentation and template design.
- Employed 3D printing to create custom templates for molding titanium meshes.
- Focused template design on the specific affected orbital region.
Main Results:
- The technique demonstrated a reduction in time, cost, and material usage compared to traditional methods.
- Improved accuracy and efficiency in the preoperative molding of titanium meshes.
- Enhanced fit of the reconstructed orbital area.
Conclusions:
- This innovative approach offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for orbital reconstruction.
- The use of open-source software and 3D printing facilitates precise customization of implants.
- The method holds potential for widespread adoption in managing orbital fractures.
