3D Printing in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Dr. Salman Shaikh is an experienced Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Consultant associated with various hospitals in Pune and Mumbai. He has previously worked as Assistant Professor at Pune University and MIT-School of Bioengineering Sciences and Research, Pune. He continues to be a visiting faculty and mentor at Wadhwani Foundation, Centre for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (IIT Hyderabad) and various engineering and management colleges across India. He obtained his B.E. in electronics engineering from Pune University, M.Tech. in biomedical engineering from Manipal University, Ph.D. from Symbiosis International University, Pune, and Executive Education in Entrepreneurship, Maha60, from Cornell University. Dr. Salman has research interests and expertise in rehabilitation, biomechanics, rapid prototyping, and product development. His research work has been published in reputed international journals in engineering and healthcare. Through his work with Maha60, Dr. Salman is serving as a consultant in drafting the current industrial policy of the government of Maharashtra in India.

• Chapter 1: Introduction: The history and evolution of 3D printing in healthcare.- Chapter 2: 3D printing technologies and materials for prosthetic and orthotic devices.- Chapter 3: 3D scanning and design methods for personalised and customised solutions.- Chapter 4: 3D printing in surgical planning: 3D Reconstruction and Surgical Guides.- Chapter 5: 3D printing in orthopaedic implants: Design, Materials, Application.- Chapter 6: 3D printing applications in lower limb prosthetics: Sockets, Knee Joint and Foots.- Chapter 7: 3D printing applications in upper limb prosthetics: Hand and Finger prosthesis.- Chapter 8: 3D printing applications in orthotic braces: Upper Body and Lower Body.- Chapter 9: 3D printing applications in orthotic insoles: Asymptomatic, Diabetic and Sports users.- Chapter 10: Clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction of 3D printed prosthetic and orthotic devices.- Chapter 11: Challenges and opportunities for 3D printing in prosthetic and orthotic practice.- Chapter 12: Future trends and innovations in 3D printing for prosthetic and orthotic devices.- Chapter 13: Conclusion: The impact and potential of 3D printing in prosthetic and orthotic care.