Additively Manufactured Implants: From design for form to design for morphing
V. Moosabeiki (TU Delft - Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics)
A. A. A. Zadpoor – Promotor (TU Delft - Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics)
Mohammad J. Mirzaali – Copromotor (TU Delft - Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics)
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Abstract
The growing need for personalized medical solutions has highlighted the importance of advancements in designing and producing patient-specific medical devices. Conventional manufacturing processes are effective in producing generic devices but often struggle to accommodate the unique anatomical variations of individual patients. This limitation may increase the risk of unfavorable surgical results and complications. Introducing 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), has created new opportunities for the rapid and precise fabrication of customized implants, prosthetics, and orthotics tailored to fit patient anatomies. This technology not only enhances the functionality and durability of these devices but also contributes to faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.
However, several challenges remain: how to streamline the design process to deliver these tailored solutions swiftly and efficiently without compromising functionality, longevity, or durability. This thesis addresses these challenges by exploring strategies for integrating advanced computational models, design optimization techniques, and workflow automation into medical device design and production. These approaches aim to reduce the time from the initial concept to the final product, ensuring patients receive customized solutions promptly.
In addition to exploring the benefits of customization, this thesis investigates the use of generic but adaptable implants that can be quickly tailored to individual patient needs. This approach balances the need for rapid production with maintaining high standards of implant performance and patient outcomes, staying in the one-design-fits-all approach...