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An Optimization Study Focused on Lattice Structured Custom Arm Casts for Fractured Bones Inspiring Additive Manufacturing
Abstract
In case of fractures, cracks or damage to bone tissues, it is important to use casts, fixatives and protective equipment. Especially in cases where long-term use of casts is required, soft tissue wounds may occur in the human body due to their moisture and airtight structure. For this reason, the use of casts with custom designs, breathable materials, and high mechanical properties has become widespread in recent years. This study focuses on the design of custom arm casts using advanced additive manufacturing technologies and lightweight materials. By utilizing Voronoi lattice structures and hexagonal surface meshes, optimized designs adaptable to additive manufacturing were obtained from a standard arm cast. All cast geometries were investigated under 196N and 380N forces. Then, the impact of a 100g and 1000g concrete piece with a speed of 12.5m/s on the arm cast was investigated. As a result of the analyzes, stress, impact plate velocities, deformation, strain and deformation energy were evaluated. The results showed that the designed arm casts have up to 60% better impact strength compared to conventional arm casts. Based on the findings of this study, the use of custom arm casts with optimized lattice structures designed for additive manufacturing will demonstrate high performance.
Keywords
Arm casts Lattice structures Finite element analysis Johnson-cook model Additive manufacturing
References
- 1. Kastenberger, T., Kaiser, P., Schmidle, G., Schwendinger, P., Gabl, M., and Arora, R., Arthroscopic assisted treatment of distal radius fractures and concomitant injuries. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2020. 140, 623-638.
- 2. Fang, Y., Yang, X., Lin, Y., Shi, J., Prominski, A., Clayton, C., and Tian, B, Dissecting biological and synthetic soft–hard interfaces for tissue-like systems. Chemical reviews, 2021. 122(5), 5233-5276.
- 3. Root, S. E., Sanchez, V., Tracz, J. A., Preston, D. J., Zvi, Y. S., Wang, K., and Whitesides, G. M., An Expanding Foam‐Fabric Orthopedic Cast. Advanced Materials Technologies, 2022. 7(9), 2101563.
- 4. Craig, J., Clarke, S., and Moore, P, Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing: An Evidence‐based Approach to Musculoskeletal Care. Principles of Fracture Management, 2023. 240-255.
- 5. Leixnering, M., Rosenauer, R., Pezzei, C., Jurkowitsch, J., Beer, T., Keuchel, T., and Quadlbauer, S, Indications, surgical approach, reduction, and stabilization techniques of distal radius fractures. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2020. 140, 611-621.
- 6. Dib, G., Maluta, T., Cengarle, M., Bernasconi, A., Marconato, G., Corain, M., and Magnan, B, Short arm cast is as effective as long arm cast in maintaining distal radius fracture reduction: Results of the SLA-VER noninferiority trial. World Journal of Orthopedics, 2022. 13(9), 802.
- 7. Sabeh, K., Aiyer, A., Summers, S., and Hennrikus, W., Cast application techniques for common pediatric injuries: A review. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 2020. 31(3), 277-287.
- 8. Farrell, S., Schaeffer, E. K., and Mulpuri, K., Recommendations for the care of pediatric orthopaedic patients during the COVID pandemic. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2020.
- 9. Byrchak, V., Duma, Z., and Aravitska, M., Effectiveness of the active physical therapy in restoring wrist and hand functional ability in patients with immobility-induced contracture of the wrist joint complicated by median nerve entrapment owing to distal forearm fracture. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 2020. 20(6), 3599-3606.
- 10. Marin, E., Boschetto, F., and Pezzotti, G., Biomaterials and biocompatibility: An historical overview. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2020. 108(8), 1617-1633.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Biomedical Engineering (Other), Solid Mechanics, Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering, Material Design and Behaviors, Composite and Hybrid Materials, Manufacturing Processes and Technologies (Excl. Textiles), Optimization in Manufacturing |
| Journal Section | Research Articles |
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| Publication Date | |
| Submission Date | September 30, 2023 |
| Acceptance Date | March 9, 2024 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 8 Issue: 1 |
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