Three-Dimensional Printed Targeting Device for Scaphoid Fracture Fixation.

ABSTRACT: Background: Percutaneous guide wire insertion for scaphoid screw fixation can be challenging and often requires multiple attempts with significant radiation exposure to the surgical team. A 3-dimensional (3D) printed targeting device has the potential to reduce procedure time and intraoperative radiation exposure. Methods: Our targeting device protocol included a preprocedure computed tomography (CT) scan of a casted cadaver wrist, followed by 3D printing of a customized targeting guide. In a comparison trial, seven orthopedic surgery residents performed percutaneous scaphoid guide wire insertion on different cadaver specimens by both freehand technique and using our targeting device. Radiation exposure and procedure times were compared. All specimens underwent postprocedure

SUBMITTER: DeWolf MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8721798 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature