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PHD Research Projects
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Current Title of Protocol:
“The application of 3D printing in orthopaedic surgery: bringing additive manufacturing into clinical practice.”
Research Supervisor: Prof Nando Ferreira.
Planned as PhD by publication.
Paper 1:
“A clinician-run 3D printing lab for orthopaedic pre-operative planning: an illustrative case series.”
Principle investigator: Dr Rudolph G Venter
Co-investigator: Mr Leon Kotze (IBE)
Co-investigator: Prof Nando Ferreira
Currently undergoing peer review for publication in the South African Orthopaedic Journal (SAOJ)
Paper 2:
“A qualitative study exploring the experiences of orthopaedic surgeons when using 3D printed anatomical models in preparation for surgical procedures.”
Principle investigator: Dr Rudolph G Venter
Co-Investigator: Mr Lodewyk Vogel (Dept of Psychology)
HREC review successful.
Currently in data collection phase.
Paper 3:
“The effect of pre-operative simulation with 3D printed models on the cognitive load of orthopaedic surgeons: a clinical simulation study”
Principle investigator: Dr Rudolph G Venter
Co-Investigator: Ms Julianne Blighnaut (IBE)
Co-investigator: Mr Gary Allen (Dept Engineering)
Co-investigator: Mr Adriaan Jansen v Rensburg
Submission to HREC in progress.
Paper 4:
“Guidelines and recommendations on starting a medical 3D Printing unit in a South African state hospital.”
Principle investigator: Dr Rudolph G Venter
Co-investigator: Prof Nando Ferreira
Planned submission to South African Medical Journal (SAMJ) or
South African Orthopaedic Journal (SAOJ).
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