An Adaptable 3D-Printed Model Used for the Production of Monitoring Devices of Dog Articulation Health

Abstract

Additive manufacturing has a significant role in the development of medical devices. Artificial hip and knee joints are two examples of 3D-printed models that have revolutionized medicine. This work presents the 3D-printed model designed according to the dog's leg peculiarities. The goal is to use this 3D model developed in order to manufacture a medical device that monitors specific parameters regarding a dog's articulation state of health. By using this approach, unnecessary animal testing can be avoided, thus reducing the ethical concerns associated with such practices. The monitoring device will integrate multiple sensors, such as temperature, vibration, and humidity sensors. The device will also feature a data transmission module to enable the storage of collected patient data in a database. The modeling and simulation parameters used to make the 3D model are presented in addition to the architecture of the monitoring device. Also, the time, material costs, and layer thickness are parameters that will be discussed in the paper.