2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Utilization of a 3D Printed Customized Knee Extender on Patient Outcomes Following ACL Injuries

Utilization of a 3D Printed Customized Knee Extender on Patient Outcomes Following ACL Injuries

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In this video, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, discusses a research study on a custom 3D printed device for knee extension therapy. The surgeon highlights the significance of ACL injuries and the impact they have on athletes' careers. He explains the importance of prehabilitation in improving outcomes after ACL surgery and addresses the lack of access to physical therapy before surgery. The surgeon introduces the concept of desktop 3D printing as a cost-effective solution for providing patient-specific knee extension devices. He describes the prototype device, its printing process, and its advantages over existing devices on the market. The surgeon presents the study's aims, methodology, and outcomes, including knee range of motion, pain scores, and patient compliance. He discusses the potential benefits and applications of 3D printing in orthopedics and emphasizes the need for funding to further develop and test the device. The surgeon acknowledges the other investigators involved in the study and concludes with a call for support from the "sharks" for the benefit of their patients.

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Nathan Skelley

Keywords

ACL injuries

prehabilitation

desktop 3D printing

patient-specific knee extension devices

outcomes

funding