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Contactless Remote 3D Splinting during COVID-19: Report of Two Patients

Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Correspondence to: Amir R. Kachooei, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Tel: +1 617 669 3887.

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Alexander R. VACCARO

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Michael RIVLIN

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Hand Surgery Division, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835522720171Cited by:1 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

We used calibrated 2D images uploaded by patients to an online platform to generate a 3D digital model of the limb. This was used to 3D print a splint. This method of 3D printing of splints was used for two patients who were not able to visit the hospital in person due to restrictions placed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both patients were satisfied with the splint. We feel that this technology could be used to offer additional options to conventional splinting that allows contactless splint fitting.

Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic)

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