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).