ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
Study on the efficacy of 3D printing technology combined with customized plates for the treatment of complex tibial plateau fractures.
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- The effects of short-term blood flow restriction training on knee function and quality of life in older adults patients with tibial plateau fractures.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Clinical Efficacy and Accuracy of 3D-Printed Medical Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Efficacy of 3D-printed bone graft container in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures and postoperative rehabilitation prediction model.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Combining 3D printing technology with customized metal plates for the treatment of long segment femoral shaft comminuted fractures.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Comparison of functional recovery between 3D-printed automatic reset splints and traditional fluoroscopy-assisted reduction external fixators in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Posterior Malleolar Fractures: From the "Forgotten Fragment" to Modern Concepts in Management.Cureus · 2025Review
- Advances in 3D Printing Applications for Personalized Orthopedic Surgery: From Anatomical Modeling to Patient-Specific Implants.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Clinical Efficacy of Three-Dimensional-Printed Pure Titanium Fracture Plates with Locking Screw Systems in Distal Tibia Fractures.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Three-dimensional assisted techniques vs. conventional fixation in complex periarticular fractures: a systematic review of outcomes and complications.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Review
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backgroundAnatomical reduction and stable fixation of complex tibial plateau fractures remain challenging in clinical practice. This study examines the efficacy of using 3D printing technology combined with customized plates for treating these fractures.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed 22 patients treated with 3D printing and customized plates at the Orthopedic Department of the Central Hospital affiliated with Shenyang Medical College from September 2020 to January 2023. These patients were matched with 22 patients treated with traditional plates with similar baseline characteristics. Patients were divided into an experimental group (3D-printed models and customized plates) and a control group (traditional plates). The control group underwent traditional surgical methods, while the experimental group had a preoperative 3D model and customized plates for surgical planning. We compared baseline characteristics and recorded various indicators, including preoperative preparation time, surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, number of intraoperative fluoroscopies, hospital stay duration, fracture healing time, complications, knee joint range of motion (ROM), Rasmussen anatomical and functional scores, and HSS scores.
resultsAll surgeries were successful with effective follow-up. The experimental group had shorter surgical time, less intraoperative blood loss, and fewer intraoperative fluoroscopies (P < 0.05). At 6 months and 1 year postoperatively, the experimental group had better knee joint HSS scores than the control group. Preoperative preparation time and total hospital stay were shorter in the control group (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in fracture healing time and follow-up duration between groups. The experimental group showed better knee joint flexion angles (P < 0.05). Rasmussen scores showed no statistical difference between groups (P > 0.05). The incidence of complications was slightly lower in the experimental group but not significantly different.
conclusion3D printing technology combined with customized plates for complex tibial plateau fractures enables precise articular surface reduction, significantly shortens surgical time, and reduces intraoperative blood loss. This method improves knee joint function, offering a more effective treatment option.
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