Part A, A1,2,3 - Exemplar

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Research Notes Exemplar

Report Exemplar Note making Exemplar

A1: explains and justifies the need for a solution to a problem for a client/ target audience. Attribute Details
A1. Explanation and justification of need for solution.
 Provide reasons how the patient is negatively impacted by the condition. Age/Gender 45-year-old male
 Provide reasons and evidence that a proposed solution would be beneficial to the patient. Health Pain in the left hip, difficulty walking for 4 years, history of
The client, a middle-aged individual suffering from a deformed femoral head, experiences
Complaints fever and swelling over the left hip in childhood
Negative Impact of the Condition on Patient
chronic pain and severe mobility restrictions. This condition has not only limited their ability to Medical History No treatment taken for childhood hip condition
The client/target audience is negatively impacted by their condition experiencing pain in the left Physical Deformed femoral head, short neck, narrow femoral canal
walk comfortably but has also impacted their overall quality of life, including the ability to hip leading to mobility issues, negatively impacting their daily life. The patients' health Examination (Grade 1 Dorr), arthritic changes in acetabulum
complaints for four years difficulty walking. Additional pain and fever was experienced in Findings
perform basic daily activities such as sitting and standing. childhood with no treatment. The daily life of the patient is affected with pain and mobility Current Impact Pain and mobility issues affecting daily life
issues. A consideration of a hip replacement option is being considered. (User Profiles, 2024)
Imaging X-ray shows significant structural changes to the hip
The persistent discomfort and limited movement have led to a decline in the client's physical Findings
Reason Proposed Solution
and mental well-being, making it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. Given these significant Potential Considering hip replacement options to address pain, improve
The replacement of a femoral head will remove the friction on the acetabulum. The patient Solution mobility
challenges, there is an urgent need for a solution that can alleviate the pain and restore Hip replacement options to address pain, improve mobility
mobility. A custom 3D-printed hip implant offers a promising option, as it can be tailored to fit Mobility comes from? The Dorr classification evaluates the quality of the proximal femur according to
the patient's unique anatomy, potentially providing better outcomes than standard implants. A Femoral head replacement is an option for this patient. radiographic, biochemical, and histologic data (Fig. (Fig.1).1).

The proposed solution is essential to improve the client’s functionality, reduce pain, and A dual material femoral head gives more mobility From <[Link]
 Harb, M. (2021, December 30). Learn about different designs for the components for total hip replacement
ultimately enhance their quality of life. surgery [Video]. YouTube. [Link] Wilkerson, J., & Fernando, N. D. (2020). Classifications in Brief: The Dorr
Classification of Femoral Bone. Clinical orthopaedics and related
Justification for need for a solution research, 478(8), 1939–1944. [Link]
Evidence the solution will be beneficial From <[Link]
A2: constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritises the primary Patients age might suggest high mobility is required.
and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently. The condition is Deformed Femoral Head.
 Research plan is organised into a well-defined table
A deformed femoral head impingement means the geometry (shape) of the femoral head
 Primary and secondary research is clearly prioritised into an order of importance.
is causing friction in the acetabulum (cup).
 Primary and Secondary Research are a stated and logically placed within the research
plan. Narrow Femoral canal
Arthritic changes
Table 1
Conclusion: The patient will benefit from an Innovative Custom 3D printed hip implant.
Why?
Research Plan Table showing priority, preliminary questions and method of gathering
Evidence: The patient suffers from:
information
Deformed femoral head, short neck, narrow femoral canal (Grade 1 Dorr), arthritic changes in acetabulum

Priority Research Question Primary/Secondary Methods EVIDENCE that supports: 3D printing implants best solution

High How do I 3D print Primary/Secondary -identify and locate 3D printers

What software do I need? Find out what software the 3D

A2: constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritises the primary and
printers use. secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently.
 Research plan is organised into a well-defined table
What safety considerations Find out any safety precautions
 Primary and secondary research is clearly prioritised into an order of importance.
should be made?  Primary and Secondary Research are a stated and logically placed within the research plan.
Table 1
High Pre-existing hip implant Secondary Research a range of existing
Research Plan Table showing priority, preliminary questions and method of gathering
technology technology information

Priority Question Primary/Secondary

High/Me What are you trying to find Ways of Gathering Information/Method
dium out?
Low Preliminary Questions that
come to mind
A3: analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem in High 3D Printing at QASMT
 Where are the printers?
detail.  What software do I need?
 At least 3 designs are analysed for their shape, material choice, construction method,  What safety considerations
community feedback. should be made?
High Pre-existing Hip Implant Secondary research using Semantic Scholar,
Standard hip implant Technology Google Scholar, Google Search Engine.
 What is the most common,
Figure 1 current hip implant
technology?
 What innovations have been
Title of Figure explaining exactly what the image is made over the past ten
years?
 What innovations are coming
in the future?
High Existing Hip Implant Analysis Secondary research using Semantic Scholar,
 What materials are they Google search engine, finding websites from
made of and why? medical engineering companies and taking images,
 How is it constructed? making annotations and notes regarding questions.
 What are the community
benefits and disadvantages
with this design?
Benefits of a Hip implant on Dorr 1
High and deformed femoral head

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with a thin black boarder separating the content of the image with the rest of the

document .. (APA in-text reference) (Jun & Choi, 2010)

Pressing TAB from within this box will create a new
table line.
Table 2

Analysis of Standard hip implant

*Note. See Appendix 1 for help identifying Primary vs Secondary research (Source: IB, Design
Aspect Details teacher support material)
Materials Used - Titanium alloy: lightweight, strong, biocompatible.

- Polyethylene: used for the socket, reduces wear and friction.

- Ceramic: often used for the ball component, durable, and reduces
A3: analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem in detail.
metal-on-metal contact.  At least 3 designs are analysed for their shape, material choice, construction method,
community feedback.
Standard hip implant
Manufacturing Process - Precision machining for exact fit and finish.
Figure 1
- Forging and casting to create strong and durable components. Title of Figure explaining exactly what the image is
- 3D printing may be used for custom components to fit individual

patient anatomies.

Design Features - Modular components allow for customization to fit different patient

anatomies.
 patient anatomies.

Design Features - Modular components allow for customization to fit different patient

anatomies.
- Dual-material construction to optimize wear resistance and
durability.
- Anatomically shaped components to mimic the natural movement of
the hip.

Advantages and - Advantages: High success rate, customizable, long-lasting.

Disadvantages - Disadvantages: Expensive, potential for wear over time, requires

precise surgical placement.
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thin black boarder separating the content of the image with the rest of the document .. (APA in-
text reference) (Jun & Choi, 2010)
How it Addresses - Restores mobility by replacing the damaged joint with a durable and
Table 2
Patient Needs biocompatible alternative.
Analysis of Standard hip implant
- Reduces pain and improves the quality of life by allowing the patient to
Materials used
perform daily activities with less discomfort. Manufacturing process
Design features
Advantages and disadvantages
*Note. (APA reference) How it addresses patient needs
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Custom 3D printed hip implant Custom 3D printed hip implant

Figure 2 Figure 2
Title of Figure
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Table 3

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Materials used
Table 3
Manufacturing process
Design features
Analysis of 3D printed hip implant
Advantages and disadvantages
Aspect Details How it addresses patient needs

Materials Used - Titanium alloy: lightweight, strong, biocompatible. *Note. (APA reference)
- Polyethylene: used for the socket, reduces wear and friction. 3D printed Medical Implant
- Ceramic: often used for the ball component, durable, and reduces Figure 3

metal-on-metal contact. Title of Figure

Manufacturing Process - Precision machining for exact fit and finish.

- Forging and casting to create strong and durable components.
- 3D printing may be used for custom components to fit individual
patient anatomies.

Design Features - Modular components allow for customization to fit different patient
anatomies.

- Dual-material construction to optimize wear resistance and

durability.
- Anatomically shaped components to mimic the natural movement of
the hip.

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Advantages and - Advantages: High success rate, customizable, long-lasting. Table 4

Disadvantages - Disadvantages: Expensive, potential for wear over time, requires Analysis of 3D printed Medical Implant

precise surgical placement. Materials used

Manufacturing process
Design features
How it Addresses - Restores mobility by replacing the damaged joint with a durable and Advantages and disadvantages
Patient Needs biocompatible alternative. How it addresses patient needs

- Reduces pain and improves the quality of life by allowing the patient to
*Note. (APA reference)
perform daily activities with less discomfort.

Compare and contrast of three products

[Identify the similarities and differences. Reference examples, analyse the significance of these
similarities and differences and draw conclusions relating back to the design challenge.]

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3D printed Medical Implant

Figure 3

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Table 4

Analysis of 3D printed Medical Implant

Aspect Details

Materials Used - Titanium alloy: lightweight, strong, biocompatible.

- Polyethylene: used for the socket, reduces wear and friction.
- Ceramic: often used for the ball component, durable, and reduces

metal-on-metal contact.

Manufacturing Process - Precision machining for exact fit and finish.

- Forging and casting to create strong and durable components.

- 3D printing may be used for custom components to fit individual
patient anatomies.

Design Features - Modular components allow for customization to fit different patient
anatomies.
- Dual-material construction to optimize wear resistance and

durability.
- Anatomically shaped components to mimic the natural movement of
the hip.

Advantages and - Advantages: High success rate, customizable, long-lasting.

Disadvantages - Disadvantages: Expensive, potential for wear over time, requires
precise surgical placement.

How it Addresses - Restores mobility by replacing the damaged joint with a durable and
Patient Needs biocompatible alternative.

- Reduces pain and improves the quality of life by allowing the patient to

perform daily activities with less discomfort.

*Note. (APA reference)

Compare and contrast of three products

Both standard and custom 3D-printed hip implants use biocompatible materials and
modular designs. However, custom implants offer greater personalization through 3D
printing, better addressing unique anatomical needs, while standard implants are more

accessible and cost-effective. For complex cases, custom implants are likely more
beneficial despite higher costs.