What We Do
Our Vision
Medical science is evolving very fast and so is the technology in medical sciences. With the incorporation of newer technologies in medical field, the management of patients is becoming more and more accurate and predictable. This is particularly important in surgical specialties.
We are a group of professionals with experts from different fields of medical and engineering. Our vision is to incorporate & apply newer technologies in medical field to facilitate the work of medical experts, so that the treatment become more and more accurate and predictable.
How We Do It
The Technique
DESIGN
3D printing is a recently developed technology, that creates solid models from various formats of 3D image files, which includes CT Scans & MRIs. In this technique, the digital image file (commonly DICOM file) is converted to a digital 3D model file (commonly STL file) which is readable by the 3D printer.
PRINTING MODEL
This 3D printer then creates a model replica from the 3D model file by a process called additive manufacturing. There are many types of 3D printers available in the market. But one which is commonly used in orthopaedic trauma surgery is PLA (poly lactic acid) printer.
MATERIAL
PLA is a plastic material that melts at high temperature and quickly hardens, once the temperature is reduced. In this printer, a PLA wire roll is attached to a thin nozzle. The nozzle can move in all three dimensions on a glass platform. This nozzle also has a heating system in it.
THE PROCESS
During printing, this nozzle is heated, and this PLA wire is dropped from the nozzle on the glass platform. This PLA material is quickly dried up and hardened. The nozzle keeps on moving on the glass platform as per the 3D image file and keeps on adding PLA material bit by bit / layer by layer on the glass platform and a model replica is so created.
SCAN TO 3D
This technology is being used widely in designing industry. Its use in medical field is also gaining momentum. In medical science, we create solid models from 3D CT Scans or MRIs, which replicate the same morphology as the CT / MRI of that body part.
THE SCOPE
Presently this technique is being used in dental surgery and complex tumor surgeries and its use in trauma surgery is also increasing as making bone models is comparatively easy and more accurate.
Why Use It
THE ADVANTAGES
The main use of this technique is in management of complex intra articular fractures, where understanding of fracture geometry is the key to reduce and fix the fracture surgically.
In a 3D CT scan, 3D reconstructed images are presented to the surgeon in 2D image format. So, he has to use a lot of imagination in order to have a clear 3D understanding of fracture geometry in his mind.
On the other hand, a 3D model replica doesn’t require any degree of imagination. Everything is in front of the surgeon in true dimensions. He can see, he can even have a tactile feeling of the fracture. Moreover, these models are autoclavable, so it can be autoclaved and kept on table during surgery for reference. The plates can be contoured on these replica models, the screw length can be determined.
So, these 3D model replicas provide the surgeon a better chance to understand the exact fracture configuration and this can easily be understood that if the surgeon has a clear image of the fracture geometry in his mind while operating, the fracture reduction and fixation will be easier and more accurate. If the fracture reduction & fixation is accurate, the outcome of surgery would be more favourable for the patient.
In addition, with the help of these models, the surgeon can explain the severity of the fracture to the patient and attendant in a better way.
How it works
THE GALLERY
How much it costs
THE PRICING
SMALL
- Size up to 5 cm x 5 cm
- Example: Lower end Radius
MEDIUM
- Size up to 10 cm x 10 cm
- Example: Proximal or Distal Tibia
LARGE
- Size up to 15 cm x 15 cm
- Example: Acetabulum / hemipelvis
EXTRA LARGE/ SPECIAL
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- Size above 15 cm x 15 cm
- Example: Pelvis
For Orthopaedic Surgeons
SPECIAL OFFER
GET YOUR FIRST MODEL FREE
VALID TILL April 30th, 2024
As a token of gratitude to our esteemed surgeons, we have come up with a special offer for all the practising orthopaedic surgeons of Jaipur.
Every practicing orthopaedic surgeon of Jaipur can get one free model for his patient.
Please send a recommendation for free model on your letterhead. This is a limited time offer valid till 30th April 2024 only.
How to Order
To order you just need to send a good quality CT Scan (taken on a 32 slice or better CT Scanner) of the part in a CD/DVD to us.
We don’t require a 3D CT Scan
The 3D printing is a very slow process, so normally will require around 24 hours to deliver the model.
How to reach us
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