Tomsk Polytechnic University researchers use 3D printing to improve radiotherapy programs

Nowadays, 3D printing plays an important role in many different aspects of the medical field, and as researchers, medical professionals, surgeons and others are adopting 3D printing technologies that are constantly improving the quality of life of many people around the world, and even Save lives in some cases.Moreover, 3D printing also creates prostheses for children in need, and 3D implants have been created for knee replacements, future dental work, etc. Now, researchers are using 3D printing equipment Conduct bone cancer research and 3D print tumors to further understand and overcome diseases that affect millions of people each year.

With the advent of a variety of medical devices and tools, 3D printing models and guidelines will continue to help physicians treat patients and enhance their understanding of the disease among patients and their families, but those who can help researchers and physicians assess the people who receive radiation Models of Specific Body Parts and Tissue Areas Tomsk Polytechnic University scientists are designing a very specific tool because they are working on 3D printed dose models that allow them to see part or all of the body, So they can verify the patient's radiotherapy plan.

3D printing models are patient-specific, meaning doctors can treat patients more fully and understand their personal characteristics more clearly than just basic guidelines Scientists are working with Tomsk National Research Medical Center Tomsk Cancer Institute to take advantage of the combination of innovative materials and technologies to get rid of the traditional modeling methods that will allow the creation of more sophisticated dose measurement models.

'There is no need to explain that radiotherapy is a serious medical practice associated with certain risks.More elaborate treatment options have been elaborated and validated.Human models are now used for this purpose.Everyone understands that for example, Muscles have different densities and have different interactions with radiation, "said Yuri Cherepennikov, senior lecturer in nuclear fuel cycle.

'We recommend creating a specific model of a patient's individual body part based on the imaging data collected for each patient prior to radiotherapy, and no additional manipulation is required.'

Cherepennikov goes on to explain that they have created a polymer that not only creates more patient-specific models but is actually a representation of the same body tissue. With the introduction of their new polymers, other additives Helping to make models of bones, muscles, fats and other tissues, Cherepennikov will be able to expand his research with the help of recent RF scholarships.

The research team is able to take full advantage of all the benefits of 3D printing and reduce the price:

Sergey Stuchebrov, an assistant professor at the Institute for High Energy Process Research and the project's science director, said: "In fact, the cost of phantom will depend on its complexity, but our job is to reduce the cost to 10,000 rubles. '

The ability to create models and devices as needed is one of the most powerful features offered through 3D printing, especially in the often-urgent area of ​​medical care. Previously, creating a traditional phantom would take two days, with 3D printing, Create a model within ten hours.These models are also able to adapt to what patients may have medical devices such as implants and pacemakers.

It is reported that at present Tomsk Polytechnic University also turned to 3D printing, research pediatric cardiology and the creation of CubeSats.

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