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Designing, building, and testing a reusable orthopedic injury trainer for nursemaid's elbow
Designing, building, and testing a reusable orthopedic injury trainer for nursemaid's elbow
SPRING 2023 MAE 156B SPONSORED PROJECT
SPRING 2023 MAE 156B SPONSORED PROJECT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Sponsored by Dr. Kristy Schwartz
Sponsored by Dr. Kristy Schwartz
Assistant Program Director from the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at UCSD
Assistant Program Director from the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at UCSD
Final Prototype
Background
Background
The Emergency Medicine residency program at UCSD provides training for medical students and residents in managing orthopedic emergencies, such as fractures and joint dislocations. Dr. Kristy Schwartz, an Assistant Program Director, sponsors the project on Orthopedic Fracture and Dislocation Reduction Trainers. The project originated from Dr. Schwartz's initial creation of a nursemaid's elbow reduction trainer using household items. Recognizing the need for a more realistic model, the project aims to enhance the training experience for medical students by accurately simulating the procedure for correctly fixing nursemaid's elbow.
The Emergency Medicine residency program at UCSD provides training for medical students and residents in managing orthopedic emergencies, such as fractures and joint dislocations. Dr. Kristy Schwartz, an Assistant Program Director, sponsors the project on Orthopedic Fracture and Dislocation Reduction Trainers. The project originated from Dr. Schwartz's initial creation of a nursemaid's elbow reduction trainer using household items. Recognizing the need for a more realistic model, the project aims to enhance the training experience for medical students by accurately simulating the procedure for correctly fixing nursemaid's elbow.
Nursemaid's elbow
Nursemaid's elbow is a common fracture in young children, typically under 4 years old, due to their more flexible and prone-to-dislocation bones. It occurs when the ligament holding the radius in place at the elbow joint slips, causing the end of the radius to shift and resulting in a partial dislocation of the elbow.
Objectives for our project
Objectives for our project
A complete set of arm bones that contains the humerus, ulna, and radius, they are slightly larger than a child's arm bones
Skin is wrapped over the printed bones and has a similar feeling to a child’s skin.
Ligaments that connect the humerus, ulna, and radius
All the components need to be easily assembled and replaceable.
Pictures of our final model
Pictures of our final model
Final model ..........requirements
Final model ..........requirements
Realistic
Simulates nursemaid's elbow treatment
Replicates the functionalities of an arm.
Accurate Technique Replication
Students practice the correct technique.
Durability and Longevity
Withstand frequent use without wear or damage.
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