ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2020
Use of three-dimensional printing in preoperative planning in orthopaedic trauma surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The Use of 3-Dimensional Modeling and Printing in Corrective Osteotomies of the Malunited Pediatric Forearm: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2024Pooled it
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- Dimensional Accuracy in 3D Printed Medical Models: A Follow-Up Study on SLA and SLS Technology.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Three-dimensional-printing-guided preoperative planning of upper and lower extremity pediatric orthopedic surgeries: A systematic review of surgical outcomes.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2024Review
- Emerging Innovations in Preoperative Planning and Motion Analysis in Orthopedic Surgery.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Role of patient specific 3D printed models in patient confidence, understanding and satisfaction of care in Singapore.Journal of orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Multimodality Imaging for 3D Printing and Surgical Rehearsal in Complex Spine Surgery.Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundWith the increasing complexity of surgical interventions performed in orthopaedic trauma surgery and the improving technologies used in three-dimensional (3D) printing, there has been an increased interest in the concept. It has been shown that 3D models allow surgeons to better visualise anatomy, aid in planning and performing complex surgery. It is however not clear how best to utilise the technique and whether this results in better outcomes.
aimTo evaluate the effect of 3D printing used in pre-operative planning in orthopaedic trauma surgery on clinical outcomes.
methodsWe performed a comprehensive systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis. Medline, Ovid and Embase were searched from inception to February 8, 2018. Randomised controlled trials, case-control studies, cohort studies and case series of five patients or more were included across any area of orthopaedic trauma. The primary outcomes were operation time, intra-operative blood loss and fluoroscopy used.
resultsSeventeen studies (922 patients) met our inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The use of 3D printing across all specialties in orthopaedic trauma surgery demonstrated an overall reduction in operation time of 19.85% [95% confidence intervals (CI): (-22.99, -16.71)], intra-operative blood loss of 25.73% [95%CI: (-31.07, -20.40)], and number of times fluoroscopy was used by 23.80% [95%CI: (-38.49, -9.10)].
conclusionOur results suggest that the use of 3D printing in pre-operative planning in orthopaedic trauma reduces operative time, intraoperative blood loss and the number of times fluoroscopy is used.
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