A 3D printed model of the female pelvis for practical education of gynecological pelvic examination.
3D printing
Education
FDM
Gynecology
Pelvic examination
Pelvic palpation
SLA
Teaching
Visualization
Journal
3D printing in medicine
ISSN: 2365-6271
Titre abrégé: 3D Print Med
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101721758
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
05 May 2022
05 May 2022
Historique:
received:
02
04
2021
accepted:
29
03
2022
entrez:
5
5
2022
pubmed:
6
5
2022
medline:
6
5
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Pelvic palpation is a core component of every Gynecologic examination. It requires vigorous training, which is difficult due to its intimate nature, leading to a need of simulation. Up until now, there are mainly models available for mere palpation which do not offer adequate visualization of the concerning anatomical structures. In this study we present a 3D printed model of the female pelvis. It can improve both the practical teaching of gynecological pelvic examination for health care professionals and the spatial understanding of the relevant anatomy. We developed a virtual, simplified model showing selected parts of the female pelvis. 3D printing was used to create a physical model. The life-size 3D printed model has the ability of being physically assembled step by step by its users. Consequently, it improves teaching especially when combining it with commercial phantoms, which are built solely for palpation training. This is achieved by correlating haptic and visual sensations with the resulting feedback received. The presented 3D printed model of the female pelvis can be of aid for visualizing and teaching pelvic anatomy and examination to medical staff. 3D printing provides the possibility of creating, multiplying, adapting and sharing such data worldwide with little investment of resources. Thus, an important contribution to the international medical community can be made for training this challenging examination.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Pelvic palpation is a core component of every Gynecologic examination. It requires vigorous training, which is difficult due to its intimate nature, leading to a need of simulation. Up until now, there are mainly models available for mere palpation which do not offer adequate visualization of the concerning anatomical structures. In this study we present a 3D printed model of the female pelvis. It can improve both the practical teaching of gynecological pelvic examination for health care professionals and the spatial understanding of the relevant anatomy.
METHODS
METHODS
We developed a virtual, simplified model showing selected parts of the female pelvis. 3D printing was used to create a physical model.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The life-size 3D printed model has the ability of being physically assembled step by step by its users. Consequently, it improves teaching especially when combining it with commercial phantoms, which are built solely for palpation training. This is achieved by correlating haptic and visual sensations with the resulting feedback received.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The presented 3D printed model of the female pelvis can be of aid for visualizing and teaching pelvic anatomy and examination to medical staff. 3D printing provides the possibility of creating, multiplying, adapting and sharing such data worldwide with little investment of resources. Thus, an important contribution to the international medical community can be made for training this challenging examination.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35511353
doi: 10.1186/s41205-022-00139-7
pii: 10.1186/s41205-022-00139-7
pmc: PMC9069962
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
13Informations de copyright
© 2022. The Author(s).
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