Publication: Custom Finger Orthosis Production and User Satisfaction for Swan Neck Deformity with Three-Dimensional Printer
Loading...
Files
Date
2022-09-01
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Amaç: Kuğu boynu deformitesi, proksimal interfalangeal eklemin hiperekstansiyonu, distal interfalangeal eklemin fleksiyonu ile karakterizedir. Tedavi sürecinde, konservatif yöntemlere ek olarak kullanılan ortezlerin çeşitli
şekillerde üretimi mevcuttur. Son dönemlerde öne çıkan
üç boyutlu (3B) yazıcı teknolojileri ortez üretiminde de
kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı kuğu boynu parmak deformitesi olan kişilere 3B yazıcı kullanarak yüzük
ortezi üretmek ve bu kişilerin ortez memnuniyet düzeyini
değerlendirmekti.
Materyal ve Metot: Çalışma, kişiye özel ortez üretimi
ve katılımcıların kullanım memnuniyetinin değerlendirilmesi olarak iki aşamalı olarak yapılandırıldı. Ortezin tasarım aşamasında bilgisayar destekli modelleme kullanıldı.
3B yazdırma sürecinde erimiş birikimli modelleme yöntemi kullanıldı. Termoplastik malzeme olarak polilaktik-asit
tercih edildi. Çalışma 10 gönüllü (7 Erkek, 3 Kadın, yaş
ortalaması 55,2±5,31) ile gerçekleştirildi. Katılımcıların
ortez kullanım memnuniyetleri Quebec Yardımcı Teknoloji Kullanıcı Memnuniyeti Değerlendirme anketi (QYTKMD) ile değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: 3B yazıcı teknolojisi kullanılarak kişiye özel
yüzük ortez üretildi. Q-YTKMD anketindeki 8 soru için
kaydedilen ortalama puanlar 5 puan üzerinden 4.00 ile
5.00 arasında değişmekteydi. Katılımcıların yardımcı cihaz memnuniyet ortalamalarının 4,57±0,38 olduğu belirlendi. Katılımcıların öne çıkan 3 memnuniyet kriteri ortez
ağırlığı, kullanım kolaylığı ve işe yararlılığı olduğu belirlendi.
Sonuç: Çalışma, günümüzde sağlık sektöründe kullanımı giderek artan 3B yazıcılarla kuğu boynu deformitesi
için yüksek kullanıcı memnuniyetli, kişiye özel ortezler
üretilmesinin mümkün olduğunu ileri sürmektedir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Kuğu boynu defor mitesi, ortez
üretimi, üç boyutlu yazıcı
Objective: Swan-Neck deformity is characterized by hyperextension of proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion of distal interphalangeal joint. In the treatment process, in addition to conservative methods, orthoses are produced in various ways. Recently, prominent three-dimensional (3D) printer technologies are also used in orthotics production. The aim of this study was to produce a ring orthosis using a 3D printer for the population with swan neck finger deformity and to evaluate the orthosis satisfaction level of these individuals. Materials and Methods: The study was structured in two phases as the production of customized orthoses and the evaluation of participants' satisfaction with use. Computer aided design was used in the design phase of orthosis. Fused deposition modeling method was used in 3Dprinting process. Polylactic acid was preferred as thermoplastic material. The study was conducted with a total of 10 volunteers (7-males and 3-females mean age:55.2 ± 5.31). User satisfaction was evaluated with the Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment Questionnaire (Q-YTKMD). Results: Custom ring orthoses were produced using 3D printer technology. The average scores recorded for the 8 questions in the Q-YTKMD questionnaire ranged from 4.00 to 5.00 out of 5 points. The participants’ mean assistive device satisfaction score was 4,57±0,38. Orthosis weight, ease of use and usefulness were the 3 prominent satisfaction criteria of the participants. Conclusion: The study suggests that it is possible to produce customized orthoses with high user satisfaction for swan neck deformity with 3D printers, which are increasingly used in the healthcare industry today. Keywords: Swan neck deformities, three-dimensional printing, orthotics production
Objective: Swan-Neck deformity is characterized by hyperextension of proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion of distal interphalangeal joint. In the treatment process, in addition to conservative methods, orthoses are produced in various ways. Recently, prominent three-dimensional (3D) printer technologies are also used in orthotics production. The aim of this study was to produce a ring orthosis using a 3D printer for the population with swan neck finger deformity and to evaluate the orthosis satisfaction level of these individuals. Materials and Methods: The study was structured in two phases as the production of customized orthoses and the evaluation of participants' satisfaction with use. Computer aided design was used in the design phase of orthosis. Fused deposition modeling method was used in 3Dprinting process. Polylactic acid was preferred as thermoplastic material. The study was conducted with a total of 10 volunteers (7-males and 3-females mean age:55.2 ± 5.31). User satisfaction was evaluated with the Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment Questionnaire (Q-YTKMD). Results: Custom ring orthoses were produced using 3D printer technology. The average scores recorded for the 8 questions in the Q-YTKMD questionnaire ranged from 4.00 to 5.00 out of 5 points. The participants’ mean assistive device satisfaction score was 4,57±0,38. Orthosis weight, ease of use and usefulness were the 3 prominent satisfaction criteria of the participants. Conclusion: The study suggests that it is possible to produce customized orthoses with high user satisfaction for swan neck deformity with 3D printers, which are increasingly used in the healthcare industry today. Keywords: Swan neck deformities, three-dimensional printing, orthotics production
Description
Keywords
Swan neck deformities, three-dimensional printing, orthotics production, Kuğu boynu defor mitesi, ortez üretimi, üç boyutlu yazıcı
Citation
TİMURTAŞ E., AKGÜN G., AVCI E. E., KARABACAK N., KARTAL G., POLAT M. G., DEMİRBÜKEN İ., "Custom Finger Orthosis Production and User Satisfaction for Swan Neck Deformity with Three-Dimensional Printer", Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, cilt.7, ss.340-345, 2022