GuidelineUnfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)2022
3D printing in fracture treatment : Current practice and best practice consensus.
Guideline in Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Feasibility study of a robot-assisted endoscopic technique for plate osteosyntheses of the acetabulum and anterior pelvic ring.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2026Article
- High-Accuracy reduction of comminuted diaphyseal femur fractures using on-site 3-D-printed guides.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Application of 3D printing technology in preoperative planning and treatment of proximal humerus fractures: a retrospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Advances in urethral stricture diagnostics and urethral reconstruction beyond traditional imaging: a scoping review.Central European journal of urology · 2024Review
- Three-Dimensional Printing of Models of Patellofemoral Joint Articular Cartilage in Patients With Patella Instability for Observing Joint Congruity.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Clinical effects of 3D printing-assisted posterolateral incision in the treatment of ankle fractures involving the posterior malleolus.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
- [3D printing in trauma surgery : Germany lags far behind].Der Unfallchirurg · 2022Article
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Abstract
The use of 3D printing in orthopedic trauma is supported by clinical evidence. Existing computed tomography (CT) data are exploited for better stereotactic identification of morphological features of the fracture and enhanced surgical planning. Due to complex logistic, technical and resource constraints, deployment of 3D printing is not straightforward from the hospital management perspective. As a result not all trauma surgeons are able to confidently integrate 3D printing into the daily practice. We carried out an expert panel survey on six trauma units which utilized 3D printing routinely. The most frequent indications are acetabular and articular fractures and malalignments. Infrastructure and manpower structure varied between units. The installation of industrial grade machines and dedicated software as well as the use of trained personnel can enhance the capacity and reliability of fracture treatment. Setting up interdisciplinary jointly used 3d printing departments with sound financial and management structures may improve sustainability. The sometimes substantial logistic and technical barriers which impede the rapid delivery of 3D printed models are discussed.
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