Fabrication
Fabrication (medicine)
Fabrication (pronounced: fab-ri-KAY-shun) in the medical context refers to the process of creating or manufacturing medical devices, prosthetics, and other healthcare-related products. The term is derived from the Latin word "fabricare" which means "to make".
History
The history of fabrication in medicine dates back to ancient times when early humans used stones and bones as tools and prosthetics. Over the centuries, the process has evolved significantly with the advent of modern technology and materials.
Types of Fabrication
There are several types of fabrication used in medicine, including:
- Prosthetic Fabrication: This involves the creation of artificial limbs or body parts to replace those lost due to injury or disease.
- Orthotic Fabrication: This refers to the process of creating devices that support or correct the function of a limb or the torso.
- Medical Device Fabrication: This encompasses the production of a wide range of healthcare products, from surgical instruments to diagnostic machines.
Techniques
Various techniques are used in medical fabrication, such as:
- 3D Printing: This is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.
- Casting: This involves pouring a liquid material into a mold, which hardens to form the desired shape.
- Machining: This is a process of shaping material by removing unwanted parts.
Related Terms
- Biocompatible Materials: These are materials that are compatible with living tissue and do not produce a rejection response.
- Biomechanics: This is the study of the structure and function of biological systems as models for the design of artificial ones.
- Biomedical Engineering: This is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fabrication
- Wikipedia's article - Fabrication
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