Fernandes, MariaLino, JorgeFonseca, E.M.M.2016-03-292016-03-292015Fernandes, Maria; Lino, Jorge; Fonseca, E.M.M. (2015). Additive manufacturing in the development of an intramedullary nail: study of clinical case. In 6th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design M2D2015. Ponta Delgada978-989-989-98832-3-9http://hdl.handle.net/10198/12820The additive manufacturing is currently an indispensable tool m different áreas. Its application in orthopaedic área hás been essential in the development of surgical procedures, visualization of anatomical stmctures and especially in the new implants design to improve the conditions for patients' treatment. The present study considered different techniques of additive manufacturing applied in design, diagnosis and planning of a locked intramedullary nail used in the femoral diaphysis fractures (type A). This study was complemented with the follow-up of a surgery case to the femoral diaphysis fracture. It was performed a biomechanical analysis using the fínite element method and 3D models through a printing in íüll colour, allowing to obtain the colour leveis related to von Mises stresses. AU the studied techniques have proved to be important, since they allow a three-dimensional view of real dimensions of the implant by helping health professionals to do a more accurate and safe surgical planning.engAdditive manufacturingFemurFractureLocked interlocking nailFinite Elementsconference object