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Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Clinical application of instant 3D printed cast versus polymer orthosis in the treatment of colles fracture: a randomized controlled trial.

Ya-Ping Xiao, Hai-Jia Xu, Wen Liao, Zhang-Hua Li

Open access · goldAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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6citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Three-Dimensional Printing in Pediatric Orthopaedics: Cost Analysis and Emerging Applications.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ya-Ping XiaoThe Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wuhan Third Hospital, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 241, Pengliuyang Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei Province, P.R. China.
Hai-Jia XuThe Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wuhan Third Hospital, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 241, Pengliuyang Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei Province, P.R. China.
Wen LiaoThe Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wuhan Third Hospital, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 241, Pengliuyang Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei Province, P.R. China.
Zhang-Hua LiThe Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wuhan Third Hospital, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 241, Pengliuyang Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei Province, P.R. China. 18971610121@qq.com.
Tongren Hospital · CNWuhan Third Hospital · CN

Funding

Wuhan Medical Scientific Research Project WX20Z07
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe shortcomings of plaster in water resistance, air permeability, skin comfort, fixed stability and weight of wearing are still to be solved. 3D printed cast can overcome the above shortcomings. At present, there is a relative lack of data on the clinical application of 3D printed cast, probably due to its complexity, relatively long operating time, and high price. We aimed to compare and evaluate the short-term effectiveness, safety and advantages of 3D printed wrist cast versus polymer orthosis in the treatment of Colles fracture.

methodsForty patients with Colles fracture in our hospital from June to December 2022 were selected and divided into an observation group (20 patients, treated with instant 3D printed cast) and a control group (20 cases, treated with polymer orthosis). Both groups treated with manual reduction and external fixation. The visual analogue scale (VAS), immobilization effectiveness and satisfaction scores, Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, complications and imaging data were collected and compared before immobilization and at 2, 6 and 12 weeks after the fracture.

resultsVAS at 2 weeks after the fracture was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group ( P < 0.05). The immobilization effectiveness and satisfaction scores at 6 weeks after the fracture were significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (all P < 0.05). The DASH scores at 2 and 6 weeks after the fracture were significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group (all P < 0.05). There wasn't rupture of the printed cast or orthosis in both groups. There were 2 cases of skin irritation in the control group, and no skin irritation occurred in the observation group. The palmar tilt angle and ulnar inclination angle at 2 weeks and 12 weeks after the fracture were significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (all P < 0.05).

conclusionsBoth instant 3D printed cast and polymer orthosis are effective in the treatment of Colles fracture. But instant 3D printed cast is better than polymer orthosis in areas of good clinical and imaging performance, and high patient satisfaction and comfort.

Indexed as

Colles' FractureRadius FracturesBracesCasts, SurgicalFracture FixationHumansOrthotic DevicesPrinting, Three-DimensionalTreatment Outcome3D printingColles fractureDistal radius fracturesExternal fixationOrthosisSplint

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PMID38297262
PMCPMC10829219
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