Trial reportBioMed research international2018
The Feasibility of 3D Printing Technology on the Treatment of Pilon Fracture and Its Effect on Doctor-Patient Communication.
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37 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Does using 3D printed models for pre-operative planning improve surgical outcomes of foot and ankle fracture fixation? A systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Pooled it
- 3D printing in fracture treatment : Current practice and best practice consensus.Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2022Guideline
- Meta-Analysis of 3D Printing Applications in Traumatic Fractures.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of 3D print-assisted surgery for the treatment of pilon fractures: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2018Pooled it
- Three-Dimensional-Printed Models and Shared Decision-Making: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2025Trial
- Impact of 3D technology on perioperative outcomes of articular and periarticular fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCT studies.Journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Advancing Precision Surgery: The Role of 3D Printing in Liver Surgery.3D printing and additive manufacturing · 2026Article
- Comparison of functional recovery between 3D-printed automatic reset splints and traditional fluoroscopy-assisted reduction external fixators in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Mid-Term Outcomes of Acetabular Reconstruction Using a Rapid Prototyping Pelvic Model in Complex Total Hip Arthroplasty.Yonsei medical journal · 2025Article
- Using 3D-printing technology for patient education: a review of the literature.3D printing in medicine · 2025Review
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- Use of Three-dimensional Printing for Tibial Pilon Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2024Article
- Improving Patient Understanding of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome With Three-Dimensional Models.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2024Article
- Treatment of complex limb fractures with 3D printing technology combined with personalized plates: a retrospective study of case series and literature review.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
- The use of 3D printing technology in limb reconstruction. Inspirations and challenges.Trauma case reports · 2023Article
- The Clinical Efficacy of Contouring Periarticular Plates on a 3D Printed Bone Model.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
- The Effectiveness of Three-Dimensional Osteosynthesis Plates versus Conventional Plates for the Treatment of Skeletal Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Application of 3D Printing Technology in the Treatment of Hoffa's Fracture Nonunion.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2023Article
- The current and possible future role of 3D modelling within oesophagogastric surgery: a scoping review.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- 3D-Printed Disease Models for Neurosurgical Planning, Simulation, and Training.Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the three-dimensional (3D) printing technology in the treatment of Pilon fractures.
methods100 patients with Pilon fractures from March 2013 to December 2016 were enrolled in our study. They were divided randomly into 3D printing group (
results3D printing group showed significantly shorter operation time, less blood loss volume and fluoroscopy times, higher rate of anatomic reduction and rate of excellent and good outcome than conventional group (
conclusionOur study indicated that the use of 3D printing technology to treat Pilon fractures in clinical practice is feasible.
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