ArticleCase reports in orthopedics2019
Five-Year Follow-Up of Distal Tibia Bone and Foot and Ankle Trauma Treated with a 3D-Printed Titanium Cage.
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- Open Tibial Fractures Part 2: A Narrative Review of Definitive Treatment and Potential Applicability to the Southern African Context.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Review
- Managing Distal Tibial Fracture Nonunion Using Custom-Made Three-Dimensional Titanium Cage: A Rare Case Report.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Article
- Surgical Planning and 3D-Printed Mesh Implant for Effective Bone Gap Management: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
- 3D-printed titanium porous prosthesis combined with the Masquelet technique for the management of large femoral bone defect caused by osteomyelitis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Cortico-cancellous osseointegration into additively manufactured titanium implants using a load-bearing femoral ovine model.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
- The Concept of Scaffold-Guided Bone Regeneration for the Treatment of Long Bone Defects: Current Clinical Application and Future Perspective.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2023Review
- A modified hybrid transport technique combined with a retrograde tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis nail for the management of distal tibial periarticular osteomyelitis and associated defects.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Treatment of an Infected Tibial Shaft Non-Union Using a Novel 3D-Printed Titanium Mesh Cage: A Case Report.Cureus · 2023Article
- Advances in the Application of Three-dimensional Printing for the Clinical Treatment of Osteoarticular Defects.Current medical science · 2022Review
- Computational and image processing methods for analysis and automation of anatomical alignment and joint spacing in reconstructive surgery.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2022Article
- Current Perspectives on the Management of Bone Fragments in Open Tibial Fractures: New Developments and Future Directions.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2022Review
- Influence of different fixation modes on biomechanical conduction of 3D printed prostheses for treating critical diaphyseal defects of lower limbs: A finite element study.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- Mechanical Distribution and New Bone Regeneration After Implanting 3D Printed Prostheses for Repairing Metaphyseal Bone Defects: A Finite Element Analysis and Prospective Clinical Study.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
- Treatment of Severe Avascular Necrosis of the Talus Using a Novel Keystone-Shaped 3D-Printed Titanium Truss Implant.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Three-dimensional Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery: Current Applications and Future Developments.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2021Review
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Large bone defects from trauma or cancer are difficult to treat. Current treatment options include the use of external fixation with bone transport, bone grafting, or amputation. These modes of therapy continue to pose challenges as they are associated with high cost, failure, and complication rates. In this study, we report a successful case of bone defect treatment using personalized 3D-printed implant. This is the longest known follow-up using a 3D-printed custom implant for this specific application. Ultimately, this report adds to existing literature as it demonstrates successful and maintained incorporation of bone into the titanium implant. The use of patient-specific 3D-printed implants adds to the available arsenal to treat complex pathologies of the foot and ankle. Moreover, the technology's flexibility and ease of customization makes it conducive to tailor to specific patient needs.
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