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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023

Preoperative Mixed-Reality Visualization of Complex Tibial Plateau Fractures and Its Benefit Compared to CT and 3D Printing.

David Bitschi, Julian Fürmetz, Fabian Gilbert, Maximilian Jörgens, Julius Watrinet, Robert Pätzold, Clemens Lang, Claas Neidlein, Wolfgang Böcker, Markus Bormann

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Article in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Mixed reality improves agreement on surgical approach selection and patient positioning in tibial plateau fracture planning compared to CT, 3DCT and 3D printing.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026
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  6. Lack of standardisation in the management of complex tibial plateau fractures: a multicentre experience.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024
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10 authors.

David BitschiDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Julian FürmetzDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-5529-1632
Fabian GilbertDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Maximilian JörgensDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-1877-7673
Julius WatrinetDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Trauma Center Murnau, 82418 Murnau, Germany.
Robert PätzoldDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Trauma Center Murnau, 82418 Murnau, Germany.
Clemens LangDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Claas NeidleinDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-0501-5466
Wolfgang BöckerDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Markus BormannDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7024-3620

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVarious studies have shown the benefit of three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) reconstruction and especially 3D printing in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures (TPFs). This study aimed to investigate whether mixed-reality visualization (MRV) using mixed-reality glasses can provide a benefit for CT and/or 3D printing in planning treatment strategies for complex TPFs.

methodsThree complex TPFs were selected for the study and processed for 3D imaging. Subsequently, the fractures were presented to specialists in trauma surgery using CT (including 3D CT reconstruction), MRV (hardware: Microsoft HoloLens 2; software: mediCAD MIXED REALITY) and 3D prints. A standardized questionnaire on fracture morphology and treatment strategy was completed after each imaging session.

results23 surgeons from 7 hospitals were interviewed. A total of 69.6% (

conclusionsPreoperative MRV of complex TPFs leads to improved fracture understanding, better treatment strategies and a higher detection rate of fractures in posterior segments, and it thus has the potential to improve patient care and outcomes.

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3D printingAR/MR glassesMR visualizationtibial plateau fracture (TPF)

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PMID36902573
PMCPMC10002526

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