3D printing for low cost, rapid prototyping of eyelid crutches.
Orbit
; 38(4): 342-346, 2019 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29498564
ABSTRACT
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.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Oftalmologia
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Próteses e Implantes
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Blefaroptose
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Desenho de Equipamento
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Pálpebras
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Impressão Tridimensional
Tipo de estudo:
Health_economic_evaluation
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Orbit
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos