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ArticleInternational journal of bioprinting2021

A Novel Bespoke Hypertrophic Scar Treatment: Actualizing Hybrid Pressure and Silicone Therapies with 3D Printing and Scanning.

Lung Chow, Kit-Lun Yick, Yue Sun, Matthew S H Leung, Mei-Ying Kwan, Sun-Pui Ng, Annie Yu, Joanne Yip, Ying-Fan Chan

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Article in International journal of bioprinting, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Lung ChowInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Kit-Lun YickInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Yue SunInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Matthew S H LeungInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Mei-Ying KwanInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Sun-Pui NgDivision of Science, Engineering and Health Studies, College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Annie YuDepartment of Advanced Fibro Science, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan.
Joanne YipInstitute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Ying-Fan ChanDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.

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Abstract

The treatment of hypertrophic scars (HSs) is considered to be the most challenging task in wound rehabilitation. Conventional silicone sheet therapy has a positive effect on the healing process of HSs. However, the dimensions of the silicone sheet are typically larger than those of the HS itself which may negatively impact the healthy skin that surrounds the HS. Furthermore, the debonding and displacement of the silicone sheet from the skin are critical problems that affect treatment compliance. Herein, we propose a bespoke HS treatment design that integrates pressure sleeve with a silicone sheet and use of silicone gel using a workflow of three-dimensional (3D) printing, 3D scanning and computer-aided design, and manufacturing software. A finite element analysis (FEA) is used to optimize the control of the pressure distribution and investigate the effects of the silicone elastomer. The result shows that the silicone elastomer increases the amount of exerted pressure on the HS and minimizes unnecessary pressure to other parts of the wrist. Based on this treatment design, a silicone elastomer that perfectly conforms to an HS is printed and attached onto a customized pressure sleeve. Most importantly, unlimited scar treating gel can be applied as the means to optimize treatment of HSs while the silicone sheet is firmly affixed and secured by the pressure sleeve.

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3D-printing3D-scanningFinite element analysisHypertrophic scarsSurgical scars

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PMID33585716
PMCPMC7875059

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