3D Resin Printed Fracture Models for Anatomy Education
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Clinical Anatomical Education with Fractured Bone Models, Clinical Anatomical Education with Standard Bone Models.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Educational Problems, Anatomical Pathological Condition. Basic parameters: 18 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Can High Resolution 3D Resin Printed Models be Used in Clinical Anatomy Education for Fracture Rehabilitation
Overview
Resin printing is an emerging technology with a wide array of applications. This research seeks to assess the practicality of incorporating 3D resin printed models into anatomy education while investigating how fractured models impact students' decision-making and quiz scores.
Detailed description
Over the past decade, 3D printing has become increasingly accessible and cost-effective, offering systems and materials suitable for home use. 3D printing is a technology that streamlines production by translating computer-generated models into physical objects, layer by layer. In comparison to other tissue engineering and rapid prototyping methods, 3D printing boasts numerous advantages, such as exceptional precision, rapid production, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration. Utilizing 3D models can significantly enhance the comprehension of intricate structures for medical professionals and students alike. Common materials used in 3D printing include robust nylon, aluminum, gypsum, textile components, polylactic acid, and resin. Among these, photosensitive resin stands out, as it enables the creation of higher-quality, more intricate structures that closely resemble real tissues, offering a smoother finish devoid of visible raw material textures.
This study's primary objective was to assess the suitability of tissues produced by a 3D resin printer in anatomy education, with the aim of enhancing hands-on training through direct manipulation of fractured bone models.
Interventions
- Other Clinical Anatomical Education with Fractured Bone Models
Participants will undergo a 2-hour training session, consisting of 60 minutes of theory and 60 minutes of practice. The theoretical lesson, supported by 2D images illustrating wrist anatomy, types of fractures, and rehabilitation based on fracture type, will be simultaneously delivered to both groups. Following this, the practical group will receive a 60-minute hands-on session using 3D-printed digital models of radius and ulna fractures. These training sessions will be scheduled in the morning - Other Clinical Anatomical Education with Standard Bone Models
Participants will undergo a 2-hour training session, consisting of 60 minutes of theory and 60 minutes of practice. The theoretical lesson, supported by 2D images illustrating wrist anatomy, types of fractures, and rehabilitation based on fracture type, will be simultaneously delivered to both groups. Following this, the practical group will receive a 60-minute hands-on session using 3D-printed digital models of radius and ulna fractures. These training sessions will be scheduled in the morning
Primary outcome measures
- Clinical Test [Time frame: one hour]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Academic Motivation [Time frame: one hour]
- Test Anxiety Inventory [Time frame: one hour]
- Enjoyment and Ease of Use Assessment [Time frame: one hour]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- having stereopsis above 40 arc/seconds according to the Titmus Stereopsis Test
Exclusion criteria
- having partial or total vision loss
- having a history of traumatic injury to the upper extremities within the last six months
- having used wrist anatomy models in virtual or real environments
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Abant Izzet Baysal University — Bolu
Publications
- Kurul R, Inal B, Diramali M, Ozer H, Erdogan KE. Evaluating the educational impact of tomography-based high-resolution 3D-printed distal radius fracture models. BMC Med Educ. 2025 Dec 24;25(1):1706. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-08164-w. PMID 41444874
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06061003 · AIBU-FTR-RK-08