Clinical Efficacy of 3D-Printing Assisted Orbital Fracture Repair With Absorbable Plates Versus Preformed Titanium Mesh: A Comparative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the therapeutic effect and safety evaluation of preformed titanium mesh and absorbable plate in 3D print-assisted orbital fracture repair surgery and traditional surgery, respectively.

Methods

This retrospective study analyzed 184 patients diagnosed with orbital blowout fracture from April 2017 to May 2024. The participants were stratified into 4 groups: 3D absorbable group, 3D titanium mesh group, conventional absorbable group, and conventional titanium mesh group. Parameters, including preoperative/postoperative exophthalmometry, orbital volume discrepancy, diplopia, ocular motility restriction, operative duration, and periorbital numbness, were evaluated.

Results

All procedures were successfully completed without severe complications such a

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12928804 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature