Award for research into 3D scanning technology in hand surgery

A research team led by Dr. Michele Rudari from the Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery at the University Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma & Plastic Surgery at the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital at TU Dresden has won the PRS Global Open Best Paper Award. The study was conducted in collaboration with the EKFZ and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS. The award recognizes the innovative strength, commitment and scientific diligence behind this project.

3D technologies have become established in many industries, including plastic surgery. While CT and MRI data have long been used for 3D reconstructions, the complex anatomy of the human hand requires special attention and precision. Dr. Rudari's award-winning publication entitled "Accuracy of Three-dimensional Scan Technology and Its Possible Function in the Field of Hand Surgery" (PRS Global Open, April 2024) provides groundbreaking insights into the precision and potential applications of 3D scanning technologies in hand surgery. The study compares several 3D scanners available on the market in different price ranges to evaluate their precision and effectiveness in hand surgery. The results of the analysis provide valuable information on how these technologies can contribute to the production of personalized splints and surgical aids as well as the development of patient-specific medical devices.

Background

The Best Paper Award is presented by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The award recognizes scientific papers that stand out due to their particular innovative strength, clinical relevance and methodological quality and make a significant contribution to the further development of plastic and reconstructive surgery.