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Course Description

This course will cover the application of 3D printing technologies in the field of medicine. It will cover subjects from image acquisition with the correct parameters, imagine processing, image mask creation, importing to 3D software, manipulation in the 3D environment and exporting the file for successful 3D printing.  This will cover a large number of mechanical and biological considerations for repair and replacement of soft and hard tissues and joints. Fracture fixation, orthopaedic implants for hip and knee, orthotic and prosthetic devices are all included in the design portion of the course. 

Course Outline

Weeks 1-3 - Introduction to 3D Printing in Medicine

Weeks 4-6 – CT Image Acquisition and Mask creation

Weeks 7-8 – Manipulations in the 3D Environment

Weeks 9-10 – Virtual Surgical Planning

Week 11 – 3D Printing and Troubleshooting

Weeks 12-13 Evaluating Model Testing and New Iterations on Design

Weeks 14-15 Final Project presentation and conclusions

Learner Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamental principles and workflow for additive manufacturing in the medical field, from CT Scans to 3D printing and the processing of a final product
  • Acquire the vocabulary necessary to navigate the complex, multivariate landscape of additive manufacturing equipment, materials, and applications used in medicine and surgery.
  • Learn to identify how, when, and where 3D printing in medicine can create value to the MD/DVM, from design concepts to end-of-life; and how to select a 3D printing process and material for a specific application.
  • Acquire the skills to know how to acquire 3D volumetric images for importation into 3D software
  • Acquire the ability to segment, manipulate, alter mask of anatomical regions
  • Acquire the skills necessary to design parts for medical 3D devices that combine engineering intuition with computationally-driven design and process-specific constraints.
  • Develop a cutting-edge perspective on using 3D models to help patient outcomes.
  • The student should gain a detailed understanding of the engineering and technologies used in the study of 3D models for biomechanics in silico.
  • The student should understand how to apply a spectrum of measurement techniques to provide quantitative assessment of clinically relevant motions, forces and actions.
  • The student should understand basic mechanical considerations in the selection or development of surgical procedures and implanted orthopaedic devices.
  • The student will gain experience in critical review of the medical/ biomechanical/ 3D printing literature.
  • The student will gain experience in the presentation of research findings with critical commentary and extemporaneous discussion.

Notes

Textbooks and Software Required: There are no required texts. All reading materials will be provided online at the class web site. Students will need access to Materialize MIMICS and 3 MATIC software (available at the computer center or online)

Prerequisites

Course Pre-Requisites (suggested)

undergraduate mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, kinematics, MATLAB.

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