Development of a 3-D Printing Laboratory for Foot and Ankle Applications

Collin E Pehde; John Bennett; Brad Lee Peck; Logan Gull

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2019.12.011

Development of a 3-D Printing Laboratory for Foot and Ankle Applications

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2020 Apr;37(2):195-213. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2019.12.011. Epub 2020 Feb 10.

Authors

Collin E Pehde¹, John Bennett², Brad Lee Peck², Logan Gull²

Affiliations

¹ College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA.

PMID: 32146978
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2019.12.011

Abstract

This article is a guide to starting a 3-dimensional (3-D) print laboratory; 3-D models of complicated foot and ankle pathology can enhance surgical planning, improve patient and medical trainee education, and aid in research. This article discusses the variables that must be considered when creating a 3-D printing laboratory, including the hardware, software, printing materials, and procedures. Herein is a basic outline of what is required to develop a foot and ankle 3-D printing laboratory.

Keywords: 3-D printer; DICOM; Filament; Foot and ankle 3-D printing; STL.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ankle*
Foot*
Humans
Models, Anatomic*
Printing, Three-Dimensional*