A new patient-specific overformed anatomical implant design method to reconstruct dysplastic femur trochlea.

ABSTRACT: Patellar luxation with condylar defect is a challenging situation for reconstruction in humans. Patella reluxation, cartilage damage and pain are the most common complications. This study aims to present a new patient specific method of overformed implant design and clinical implantation that prevents luxation of patella without damaging the cartilage in a dog. Design processes are Computer Tomography, Computer Assisted Design, rapid prototyping of the bone replica, creation of the implant with surgeon's haptic knowledge on the bone replica, 3D printing of the implant and clinical application. The implant was fully seated on the bone. Patella reluxation or implant-related bone problem was not observed 80 days after the operation. However, before the implant application, there were soft tis

SUBMITTER: Ozturk Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9958018 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature