3D Printing in Podiatric Medicine

The first book to provide multidisciplinary coverage of the application of 3D printing technology in podiatric medicine

Kamalpreet Sandhu (Edited by), Sunpreet Singh (Edited by), Chander Prakash (Edited by), Karupppasamy Subburaj (Edited by), Seeram Ramakrishna (Edited by)

9780323919111, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 17 November 2022

244 pages
27.6 x 21.6 x 1.6 cm, 0.45 kg

3D Printing in Podiatric Medicine compiles an interdisciplinary range of scientific literature, laboratory developments, industrial implications and futuristic avenues in this field. The book provides recent developments and research breakthroughs in 3D printing in podiatric medicine, such as functionalized feedstock systems, smart products, process characteristics, modeling and optimization of printed systems and products, and industrial applications. It covers best practices for 3D printing methods to capture, document and validate challenges at the early stage of the design process.  The book's content then goes into mitigating design strategies to address these challenges without compromising the cost, safety and quality of the device.

1. Introduction to 3D printing in Biomechanics
2. Advancement in 3D printing material and its properties for Podiatric Medicine
3. 3D printed accessories for Podiatric Medicine
4. Amalgamation of Reverse Engineering, CAD/CAM and Artificial Intelligence with 3D printing in Podiatric Medicine
5. Clinical reports to evaluate the 3D printed
6. Designing of templates and guides for foot surgery
7. Ergonomics factors- Physical, Cognitive and organizational in Podiatric Medicine
8. Social and Commercial trends of 3D printed orthosis
9. Ongoing challenges and Future recommendations in Podiatric Medicine.

Subject Areas: Engineering: general [TBC]