3D printing for low cost, rapid prototyping of eyelid crutches
3D printing for low cost, rapid prototyping of eyelid crutches
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DOI：
10.1080/01676830.2018.1445760
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发表时间：
2019-01-01
影响因子：
1.1
通讯作者：
Yu, Charles Q.
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作者：
Sun, Michael G.;Rojdamrongratana, Duangmontree;Yu, Charles Q.
眼睑下垂或上睑下垂是一种常见的和潜在的衰弱的临床问题。进行性肌病引起的上睑下垂的长期手术治疗可能具有挑战性，因为可能会复发和与面部肌肉无力相关的并发症。当手术治疗不再有效时，眼睑拐杖可以用作替代干预。该报告展示了如何使用3D打印以低成本快速设计，原型和制造新的定制眼睑拐杖。
Blepharoptosis or ptosis is a common and potentially debilitating clinical problem. Long-term surgical treatment for ptosis caused by progressive myopathies can be challenging due to potential recurrence and complications associated with facial muscle weakness. When surgical treatment is no longer effective, an eyelid crutch can be used as an alternative intervention. This report demonstrates how 3D printing was used to rapidly design, prototype, and manufacture new custom-fit eyelid crutches at a low cost.