ArticleInternational journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery2021
Patient-specific plate for navigation and fixation of the distal radius: a case series.
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- Corrective osteotomy for distal radius malunion using 3D-printed patient-specific guides and spacers: a retrospective comparative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- ESTES recommendations regarding distal radius fractures.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Review
- Comparison of 2D and 3D fluoroscopy for intraoperative detection of intra-articular incongruities in distal radius fractures.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Application of 3D printing for customised treatment of upper limb disorders.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2025Article
- A novel approach for three-dimensional evaluation of reduction morphology in distal radius fracture.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- 3D-assisted corrective osteotomies of the distal radius: a comparison of pre-contoured conventional implants versus patient-specific implants.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Article
- Modern Image-Guided Surgery: A Narrative Review of Medical Image Processing and Visualization.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Design considerations for patient-specific bone fixation plates: a literature review.Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2023Review
- A Two-Step Approach for 3D-Guided Patient-Specific Corrective Limb Osteotomies.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- [3D printing in fracture treatment : Current practice and best practice consensus].Der Unfallchirurg · 2022Review
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Abstract
purposeCorrective osteotomy of a malunited distal radius conventionally relies on 2D imaging techniques for alignment planning and evaluation. However, this approach results in suboptimal bone repositioning, which is associated with poor patient outcomes. In this case series, we evaluate the use of novel patient-specific plates (PSPs), which feature navigation and fixation of bone segments as preoperatively planned in 3D.
methodsTen participants with distal radius malunion underwent CT scans for preoperative alignment planning. Patient-specific guides and plates were designed, 3D-printed, and sterilized for use in corrective surgery of the distal radius. Pre- and postoperative results were compared in regard to clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes.
resultsThe application of a PSP was successful in 7 of the 10 cases. After treatment, the residual alignment error was reduced by approximately 50% compared with conventional treatment. The use of PSPs reduced pain significantly. Pre- and postoperative results were pooled and demonstrated significant correlations between: (1) pain and malpositioning, (2) the range of pro- and supination motion, the MHOQ score, the EQ-5D-5L score and dorsovolar angulation, and (3) MHOQ score and proximodistal translation.
conclusionThe correlation between malalignment and MHOQ score, EQ-5D-5L score, pain, and range of motion shows that alignment should be restored as well as possible. Compared to the conventional approach, which relies on 2D imaging techniques, corrective osteotomy based on 3D preoperative planning and intraoperative fixation with a PSP has been shown to improve bone alignment and reduce pain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
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