Uso de scanner 3D na adequação postural do usuário de cadeira de rodas : estudo de caso.

Abstract

Introduction: the posture of wheelchair (CR) involves a selection of resources that aims to ensure a more aligned, stable and comfortable to the user. When used early, can assist in prevention of postural deformities. Objective: to evaluate the quality of life of a user of the service of physical rehabilitation at the University of Santa Cruz do Sul-RS (SRFis-UNISC), after the posture of the wheelchair using the 3D scanner to get the images. Method: the survey was characterized as qualitative experiment of type simulation, performed with a wheelchair user of the SRFis, diagnosed with lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus. First images were obtained from the user through a 3D scanner, followed by his impression also in 3D, from the miniature to carry out the necessary corrections, and later printed in real size, for carrying out interventions both in the backrest as the seat of CR. Results: These were satisfactory in terms of posture as the backrest, produced in polymer and the seat with air cells cushion, brought a better alignment and division of body overload, in particular of the column. Conclusion: the posture held from scanning with 3D scanner, made possible the visualization of the anatomic structural aspect of the users minimizing risk of pressure ulcers, best comfort and body support.