Feasibility of Imaging-Based 3-Dimensional Models to Design Patient-Specific Osteosynthesis Plates and Drilling Guides.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

In acetabular fracture surgery, achieving an optimal reconstruction of the articular surface decreases the risk of osteoarthritis and the subsequent need for total hip arthroplasty. However, no one-size-fits-all osteosynthesis plate is available owing to differences in fracture patterns and variations in pelvic anatomy. Currently, osteosynthesis plates need to be manually contoured intraoperatively, often resulting in inadequate reduction and fixation of the fractured segments.

Objective

To determine the feasibility and accuracy of a novel concept of fast-track 3-dimensional (3-D) virtual surgical planning and patient-specific osteosynthesis for complex acetabular fracture surgery.

Design, setting, and participants

This case series study examines the use of

SUBMITTER: IJpma FFA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7893502 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature