Contributions of 3D Printing Technologies to Prosthetics and Orthotics Rehabilitation

Abstract

This study examines and evaluates the impact of 3-dimensional (3D) printing technology on orthosis and prosthesis production. This technology, which replaces traditional production methods, makes it possible to produce customized and cost-effective assistive products, especially for individuals with impaired function or missing limbs. The article explains in detail the basic principles of 3D printing technology, the materials used and production methods. It also discusses the contributions of orthoses and prostheses produced by 3D printing to rehabilitation processes and their effects on users. The study emphasizes the rapid production process and cost-effective advantages provided by 3D printing technology. In particular, the ability to easily create and produce patient-specific designs provides significant progress in rehabilitation processes. The fact that the orthoses and prostheses produced fully adapt to the body surface increases the comfort and functionality of the users. It is also noted that 3D printing technology makes it possible to obtain better results by using less time and resources compared to traditional production methods. Evaluations made through various research and application examples reveal that 3D printing technology is currently used in many orthotics and prosthesis-related areas. From this point of view, it shows that it will become more widespread in the field of orthoses and prosthetics in the future and will be an alternative solution to traditional production methods. In conclusion, this study touches on the basic principles of 3D printing technology and highlights its significant potential in the production of orthoses and prostheses. It reveals current studies in the field of orthotics and prosthetics, emphasizes the importance of the 3D printing method and encourages research and applications in this field.

Keywords

• 3D printing
• orthosis
• prosthesis
• rehabilitation

3 Boyutlu Baskı Teknolojilerinin Ortotik ve Prostetik Rehabilitasyona Katkıları

Abstract

Bu çalışma, 3 boyutlu (3B) baskı teknolojisinin ortez ve protez üretimindeki etkisini incelemekte ve değerlendirmektedir. Geleneksel üretim yöntemlerinin alternatifi olabilecek bu teknoloji, özellikle fonksiyonunu kaybetmiş veya eksik uzuvlara sahip bireyler için özelleştirilmiş ve uygun maliyetli yardımcı ürünlerin üretimini mümkün kılmaktadır. Makale, 3B baskı teknolojisinin temel prensiplerini, kullanılan malzemeleri ve üretim yöntemlerini ayrıntılı olarak açıklamaktadır. Ayrıca, 3B baskıyla üretilen ortez ve protezlerin rehabilitasyon süreçlerine katkılarını ve kullanıcılar üzerindeki etkilerini ele almaktadır. Çalışmada, 3B baskı teknolojisinin sağladığı hızlı üretim süreci ve uygun maliyet avantajları vurgulanmaktadır. Özellikle, hastalara özel tasarımların kolayca yapılabilmesi ve üretilebilmesi, rehabilitasyon süreçlerinde önemli bir ilerleme sağlamaktadır. Üretilen ortez ve protezlerin vücut yüzeyine tam uyum sağlaması, kullanıcıların konforunu ve işlevselliğini artırmaktadır. Ayrıca, 3B baskı teknolojisinin geleneksel üretim yöntemlerine göre daha az zaman ve kaynak kullanarak daha iyi sonuçlar elde etmeyi mümkün kıldığına dikkat çekilmektedir. Çeşitli araştırma ve uygulama örnekleri üzerinden yapılan değerlendirmeler, 3B baskı teknolojisinin mevcutta birçok ortez ve protez ile alakalı alanda kullanıldığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu noktadan hareketle ortez ve protez alanında gelecekte daha da yaygınlaşacağını ve geleneksel üretim yöntemlerine alternatif bir çözüm olacağını göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma, 3B baskı teknolojisinin temel prensiplerine değinerek ortez ve protez üretimindeki önemli potansiyelini vurgulamaktadır. Ortez ve protez alanındaki güncel çalışmaları ortaya koymakta ve 3B baskı yönteminin önemini vurgulamaktadır ve bu alandaki araştırma ve uygulamaları teşvik etmektedir.

Keywords

• 3 boyutlu baskı
• ortez
• protez
• rehabilitasyon

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