Virtual preoperative planning and 3D printing are valuable for the management of complex orthopaedic trauma.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:The technology of 3D printing (3DP) exists for quite some time, but it is still not utilized to its full potential in the field of orthopaedics and traumatology, such as underestimating its worth in virtual preoperative planning (VPP) and designing various models, templates, and jigs. It can be a significant tool in the reduction of surgical morbidity and better surgical outcome avoiding various associated complications. METHODS:An observational study was done including 91 cases of complex trauma presented in our institution requiring operative fixation. Virtual preoperative planning and 3DP were used in the management of these fractures. Surgeons managing these cases were given a set of questionnaire and responses were recorded and assessed as a quantitative data. RESULTS:In all t

SUBMITTER: Mishra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6921216 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature