Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2010, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (39): 7364-7366.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2010.39.035

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Application of rapid prototyping technology in research and development of bionic medical training models and clinical therapy

Jin Gui-lan1, Zeng Li1, Li Chang-ji2, Zhu Yan1   

  1. 1 Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing  210046, Jiangsu Province, China; 2 Yingkou Jucheng Teaching Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd., Yingkou 115004, Liaoning Province, China
  • Online:2010-09-24 Published:2010-09-24
  • Contact: Zeng Li, Doctor, Professor, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu Province, China
  • About author:Jin Gui-lan☆, Doctor, Associate professor, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu Province, China fox3lan@vip.sina.com
  • Supported by:

    the Science and Technology Innovation Team of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (No.5)*; Jiangsu Provincial Education and Science Project during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan"*; Key Program of Curriculum Reform of Jiangsu Province*

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Rapid prototyping technology is a newly emerging technology, which has played an important role in medical education and clinical treatment. It is an important task to apply it to make medical model, alter material composition of models and to explore new manufacturing technologies.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the principle and methods of rapid prototyping technology, and to discuss the application prospect of rapid prototyping technology in clinical diagnosis, treatment, and education.
METHODS: A computer-based online search was performed to search papers published in databases of PubMed, Science Citation Index, CNKI and VIP. Representative documents regarding rapid prototyping technology, simulated medical teaching, bionic materials, and clinical treatment were included.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Rapid prototyping technology provides a newly preparing method for making human organs model that is hard to make using traditional methods. Three-dimensional medical models prepared by rapid prototyping technology not only makes the anatomical features embodiment, but also provides a better understanding of surgery between doctors and patients. It also can elevate diagnosis and operation levels, shorten surgery duration and save expenses in clinical diagnosis and surgery planning. The application of rapid prototyping technology in medical field would be widely applied from model preparation of bionic medical training to organ transplantation with development of biomaterials.

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