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3D models of nonunion fractures in long bones as education tools

Authors :
Katriny Elifelina Monteiro Rodrigues
Kleber dos Anjos Lucas
Andrey Luis Lopes Cordeiro
Romeu Paulo Martins Silva
Francisco Glauco de Araújo Santos
Yuri Karaccas de Carvalho
Source :
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Vol 43, Iss 1, Pp e114821-e114821 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 2021.

Abstract

The appearance of fracture complications can present itself as a difficult scenario in a veterinarian’s practice, and it can be difficult to diagnose and have a poor prognosis. The recognition of the different types of nonunion fractures can enable quick guidance on the best way to act, thus reducing the cost of treatment and the patient’s suffering. The objective of this study was to create 3D models of nonunion fractures in long bones (3D NUFs). The study was carried out in three stages: 1) creating biscuit models from representations of nonunion fractures; 2) scanning the biscuit models of nonunion fractures and 3D modeling; and 3) printing and finishing the 3D models of nonunion fractures (hereafter, 3D NUFs). The creation of biscuit prototypes and the respective digitalization were decisive in producing 3D NUFs, which reproduced the main characteristics of each type of nonunion fracture classification described in the literature. It took 31.1 hours to create and print all 3D NUFs using 95.66 grams of filament (ABS) for a total cost of $3.73. The creation of 3D NUFs from the biscuit dough presented a new way of obtaining didactic models for the teaching of veterinary medicine. The 3D NUFs represent the different forms of low-cost manifestations that characterize this disease, which can be used as a possible teaching-learning tool for veterinary education.

Subjects

Subjects :
Veterinary medicine
SF600-1100

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01002430 and 25272179
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.12fa45440c5462884decbe69a830e56
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm114821