Table 3 External Fixation Device Characteristics
From: 3D Printed Orthopaedic External Fixation Devices: A Systematic Review
Study | Fixator Type | Description | 3D Printed Material | 3D Printing Technique | Personalized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qiao et al. (2015) [12] | Circular | Q-fixator based on Ilizarov | Photosensitive resin | Vat Photo-polymerization | Yes |
Qiao et al. (2016) [13] | Circular | Q-fixator based on Ilizarov | Photosensitive resin | Vat Photo-polymerization | Yes |
Huang et al. (2016) [21] | Multiplaner | Triangular Bracket | ABS | Fused Deposition Modeling | Yes |
Omar et al. (2017) [25] | Temporary Reduction Aid | Two Rectangular Blocks | Polyjet Photopolymer MED610 | Material Jetting | Yes |
Golubev & Petrov (2019) [23] | Unilateral | Pin to Bar with 3D Printed Hinge | ABS | Not Reported | No |
Landaeta et al. (2020) [14] | Unilateral | Pin to Bar with 3D Printed Clamps | Nylon with Chopped Carbon Fiber | Fused Deposition Modeling | No |
Wu et al. (2021) [9] | Circular | Limb Contouring Circumferential Shell | Reinforced Nylon | Not Reported | Yes |
Li et al. (2021) [24] | Circular | Circumferential Shell of Removable Voronoi Shapes | PLA | Fused Deposition Modeling | Yes |
Alqahtani et al. (2021) [22] | Circular | Limb Contouring Circumferential Shell | PLA | Not Reported | Yes |