THE POWER OF 3D INJURY PRINTING

Visualizing Complex Anatomy

3D Injury Printing, a form of 3D medical printing, involves creating precise three-dimensional models of anatomical structures, injuries, or medical conditions. These models are generated from patient-specific data, such as CT scans or MRIs. The 3D injury printing capabilities at our disposal enable us to create highly accurate and detailed physical models of injuries based on actual patient data. These lifelike models provide tangible visual aids for illustrating injuries and abnormal anatomy, making complex medical conditions understandable for non-medical professionals. With near 100% accuracy and less than 1mm error in any orthogonal direction, our 3D injury prints are invaluable tools for communicating anatomical conditions for medical training, legal presentations, and other demonstrations.

Enabling Complex Anatomy

Structural Failure Analysis: Engineers examine fracture patterns, assessing how forces propagate through bone. 3D models can reveal weak points and potential failure modes.
Impact Simulation: In accident reconstruction, engineers simulate collisions using 3D-printed vehicles and dummies. They analyze deformation patterns and energy absorption.
Accurate Enough for Use by Doctors: The hardware and software process used to create our models is identical to the process used by physicians and surgeons for training.
Human Factors Consideration: Engineers evaluate ergonomic aspects—how implants interact with surrounding tissues. It’s like optimizing the fit of a mechanical component.

Structural Failure Analysis: Engineers examine fracture patterns, assessing how forces propagate through bone. 3D models can reveal weak points and potential failure modes.
Impact Simulation: In accident reconstruction, engineers simulate collisions using 3D-printed vehicles and dummies. They analyze deformation patterns and energy absorption.
Accurate Enough for Use by Doctors: The hardware and software process used to create our models is identical to the process used by physicians and surgeons for training.
Human Factors Consideration: Engineers evaluate ergonomic aspects—how implants interact with surrounding tissues. It’s like optimizing the fit of a mechanical component.

Data Collection

In the initial phase of our investigative process, we meticulously gather detailed information about the injuries sustained by the individuals involved in the accident. This data collection involves thorough examination of medical reports, imaging scans (such as MRI or CT scans), and other reports from medical professionals. By compiling comprehensive information about the injuries, we ensure that our 3D printed models accurately represent the specific anatomical structures and injury patterns.

Analysis and Presentation

Once the 3D printed injury models are produced, they facilitate further analysis to identify key factors such as impact points, force distribution, and injury patterns. Our team of experts examines the physical models to extract valuable insights into the injury causation and severity. These findings are then presented in compelling visual formats, incorporating detailed explanations and annotations to support a clear understanding of what happened to the damaged tissues. Whether used in courtroom presentations, mediation sessions, or investigative reports, our 3D printed injury models serve as powerful tools for conveying complex medical information in a comprehensive and understandable manner.

In addition to being used to inform reconstruction and biomechanics efforts, our 3D medical prints are ideal for firms designing medical devices. Our anatomical models can be tailor-made to provide device engineers a remarkable tool with which to test during product development or testing.

Digital Reconstruction

Once the data collection phase is complete, we employ advanced printing technologies to reconstruct the injuries based on the collected Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) data. This reconstruction process involves creating precise three-dimensional models of the injured or subject anatomy, making details such as the location, extent, and injury severity more accessible. These 3D models can be made with a variety of materials and stiffnesses to suit clients’ needs.