A Novel Application of 3D Printing Technology Facilitating Shell Wound Healing of Freshwater Turtle

Animals

Yu-Shin Nai¹  Pin-Huan Yu²  Fung-Shi Tsai³  Po-Jan Kuo⁴  Tsung-Fu Hung⁵ 

[1] Department of Entomology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan;Institute of Veterinary Clinical Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei City 106, Taiwan;Momonga Exotic Animal Hospital, No. 20, Section 4, Chongxin Rd., Sanchong District, New Taipei City 241, Taiwan;Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Dentistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City 114, Taiwan;WeCare Animal Medical Center, 1F., No. 270, Daxing Rd., Taoyuan Dist., Taoyuan City 334, Taiwan;

关键词: 3D printing technology;    freshwater turtle;    Ocadia sinensis;    shell wound healing;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ani12080966

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Numerous cases and a shortage of resources usually limit wild animal rescue. New technology might save these severely injured wild animals from euthanasia by easing the requirement of intensive medication. Three-dimensional (3D) technologies provide precise and accurate results that improve the quality of medical applications. These 3D tools have become relatively low-cost and accessible in recent years. In the medical field of exotic animals, turtle shell defects are highly challenging because of inevitable water immersion. This report is the first attempt to apply the combination of 3D scanning, computer-aided design (CAD), and 3D printing to make a device that protects the wound from exposure to water or infection sources. The presented techniques successfully extricate a wild freshwater turtle from an extensive shell defect within a short period. Integration of multiple sciences to 3D technology can provide a facile model for veterinary medical applications.

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