Creation and Validation of a Novel 3-Dimensional Pediatric Hip Ultrasound Model.
Pediatr Emerg Care
; 40(9): e216-e220, 2024 Sep 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study was to create and validate a 3-dimensional (3D) ultrasound model with normal and abnormal pediatric hip joint anatomy that is comparable to a pediatric hip joint in appearance and anatomy and replicates sonographic characteristics of a pediatric hip joint.METHODS:
A 3D rendering of the bone and soft tissue was created from a computed tomography pelvic scan of a pediatric patient. This rendering was modified to include a unilateral joint effusion. The bone was 3D printed with a photopolymer plastic, whereas the soft tissue was cast with a silicone mixture in a 3D-printed mold. The effusion was simulated by injecting saline into the soft tissue cavity surrounding the bone. The ultrasound model was validated by pediatric point-of-care ultrasonographers at an international pediatric ultrasound conference.RESULTS:
A pediatric hip ultrasound model was developed that simulates both normal and abnormal pediatric hip joint anatomy, each with an appropriately sized, measurable joint effusion. Validation by pediatric point-of-care ultrasonographers showed that the key aspects of a normal pediatric hip joint (femoral physis, sloped femoral neck, and adequate soft tissue) with an identifiable and measurable effusion were included in the ultrasound model.CONCLUSIONS:
In this study, we successfully created a cost-effective, reusable, and reproducible 3D pediatric hip ultrasound model. The majority of pediatric point-of-care ultrasonographers who evaluated the model agreed that this model is comparable to a pediatric patient for the purpose of teaching ultrasound skills and joint space measurement.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ultrasonografía
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Imagenología Tridimensional
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Impresión Tridimensional
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Articulación de la Cadera
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Modelos Anatómicos
Límite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Emerg Care
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos