3D Resin Printed Fracture Models for Anatomy Education

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Anatomical Pathological Condition; Educational Problems

Treatments: Other: Clinical Anatomical Education with Standard Bone Models; Other: Clinical Anatomical Education with Fractured Bone Models

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06061003

AIBU-FTR-RK-08

Details and patient eligibility

About

Resin printing is an emerging technology with a wide array of applications. This research seeks to assess the practicality of incorporating 3D resin printed models into anatomy education while investigating how fractured models impact students' decision-making and quiz scores.

Full description

Over the past decade, 3D printing has become increasingly accessible and cost-effective, offering systems and materials suitable for home use. 3D printing is a technology that streamlines production by translating computer-generated models into physical objects, layer by layer. In comparison to other tissue engineering and rapid prototyping methods, 3D printing boasts numerous advantages, such as exceptional precision, rapid production, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration. Utilizing 3D models can significantly enhance the comprehension of intricate structures for medical professionals and students alike. Common materials used in 3D printing include robust nylon, aluminum, gypsum, textile components, polylactic acid, and resin. Among these, photosensitive resin stands out, as it enables the creation of higher-quality, more intricate structures that closely resemble real tissues, offering a smoother finish devoid of visible raw material textures.

This study's primary objective was to assess the suitability of tissues produced by a 3D resin printer in anatomy education, with the aim of enhancing hands-on training through direct manipulation of fractured bone models.

Enrollment: 98 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• having stereopsis above 40 arc/seconds according to the Titmus Stereopsis Test

Exclusion criteria

• having partial or total vision loss
• having a history of traumatic injury to the upper extremities within the last six months
• having used wrist anatomy models in virtual or real environments

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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98 participants in 2 patient groups

Fractured Model Group

Other group

Description:

All participants will receive 60 minutes training on anatomy and pathophysiology of theoric wrist fractures. After lecture completed, the Fractured Model Group will engage in a 2-hours hands-on practical session in the laboratory, working with wrist fracture models.

Treatment:

Other: Clinical Anatomical Education with Fractured Bone Models

Standard Anatomic Model Group

Other group

Description:

All participants will receive 60 minutes training on anatomy and pathophysiology of theoric wrist fractures.After lecture completed, the Standard Anatomic Model Group will engage in a 2-hours hands-on practical session in the laboratory, working with standard anatomical wrist models.

Treatment:

Other: Clinical Anatomical Education with Standard Bone Models