Development of orthopaedic cast through 3D printing

• Main Author: Jee, Javis De Hui
• Other Authors: Yeong Wai Yee
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/67470
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Casting is an essential part of orthopaedics. It is the part of standard treatment for most fractures. Casts provide a stable, protected environment in which the external, periosteal callus can form and normal bone healing can proceed. While this appears to be a benign treatment, complications are k...