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ArticleInternational orthopaedics2019

Computer-assisted virtual surgical technology in pre-operative design for the reconstruction of calcaneal fracture malunion.

Minfei Qiang, Kun Zhang, Yanxi Chen, Xiaoyang Jia, Xiong Wang, Song Chen, Shuguang Wang

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Minfei QiangDepartment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, China.
Kun ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, China.
Yanxi ChenDepartment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, China. cyxtongji@126.com.ORCID 0000-0002-4021-6020
Xiaoyang JiaDepartment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, China.
Xiong WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, China.
Song ChenDepartment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, China.
Shuguang WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, China.
Shanghai East Hospital · CNZhongshan Hospital · CN

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purposeNo computer-assisted pre-operative design for calcaneal fracture malunions has been presented. The aim of the study is to evaluate the intra-operative realization of computer-assisted pre-operative planning (CAPP) and the clinical outcomes based on computer-assisted virtual surgical technology for calcaneal malunions.

methodsBetween 2010 and 2016, 20 patients with 21 calcaneal fracture malunions were retrospectively reviewed with the average follow-up time of 22.3 months (range, 12 to 43 months), which were operatively treated with the help of CAPP. The CAPP steps included the image segmentation, exostectomy of lateral wall, simulated reconstruction of calcaneal thalamus, morphological evaluation, and the implantation of internal fixation devices. Post-operative outcomes were assessed with the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, SF-36 physical component summary (PCS), VAS for pain, range of motion of ankle, and the morphological parameters of the calcaneus including the axial length of the calcaneus, the height of the posterior facet, the talocalcaneal angle, Böhler's angle, and Gissane's angle.

resultsThe mean time required for CAPP was 41.8 minutes. All the surgical processes were carried out according to CAPP. Six patients (6 feet) were treated with the joint-preserving osteotomy. Fourteen patients (15 feet) underwent the subtalar distraction bone block arthrodesis, among which the medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy was additionally performed in six patients (6 feet). At the final follow-up, the average AOFAS, SF-36 PCS, and VAS scores were significantly improved to 77.4, 64.3, and 1.4, respectively (P < 0.001). The postoperative calcaneal morphological parameters and the range of motion of ankle were significantly restored (P < 0.05).

conclusionCAPP can assist surgeons in understanding calcaneal malunions, thereby improving intraoperative correction and reconstruction. The satisfying clinical and radiographic outcomes could be provided after treating calcaneal malunions aided by the computer-assisted virtual surgical technology.

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AdultArthrodesisCalcaneusFemaleFoot InjuriesFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, MalunitedHumansIntraoperative PeriodMaleMiddle AgedOsteotomyPreoperative CareRetrospective StudiesSurgery, Computer-AssistedTreatment OutcomeCalcaneal fractureComputed tomographyComputer-assisted surgeryMalunionOsteotomyThree-dimensional imaging

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