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Title:: Advances in 3D printing technology for rehabilitation brace manufacturing

Author(s):: ZHAN Jianan1; YANG Yang2; HUANG Wenhua1; 2; 1. Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology/School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China? Guangdong Province Medical 3D Printing Application Transformation Engineering Technology Research Center/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Biomechanics/National Key Discipline of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China

Keywords:: Keywords: 3D printing technology rehabilitation brace orthotics review

Abstract:: Abstract: Rehabilitation braces have been playing an irreplaceable role in the rehabilitation therapy as an extracorporeal device that not only protects damaged parts, but also limits and corrects abnormal limb movements. 3D printing technology can provide more precise and personalized rehabilitation treatment services. Starting from an overview of the specifications and necessary processes for the preparation of rehabilitation braces, the application cases of 3D printing technology in the production of rehabilitation braces at home and abroad are introduced in details, and the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing technology in the preparation and application of rehabilitation braces are briefly analyzed. Finally, the prospect of its development in rehabilitation brace manufacturing is put forward.