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ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025

Comparative study of individualized 3D-printing navigation technology and free-hand isthmus method in lumbar CBT screw implantation.

Hanlin Hu, Zhenghao Lu, Xiaowen Gao, Jun Ou, Jiong Wang

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Hanlin HuDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, China.
Zhenghao LuDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, China.
Xiaowen GaoDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, China.
Jun OuDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, China.
Jiong WangDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, China.

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Objectives: Traditional cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws in the lumbar spine offer greater holding strength and are well-suited for patients with osteoporosis. However, the screw implantation procedure is challenging and associated with significant risk. This study aimed to assess whether individualized 3D-printing navigation technology provides higher accuracy and better clinical outcomes compared to the free-hand isthmus method for lumbar CBT screw implantation. Methods: From September 2020 to August 2023, a total of 41 patients who underwent CBT screw surgery were retrospectively collected. Among them, 23 patients underwent the free-hand isthmus method (Group A), while 18 patients underwent the individualized 3D-printing navigation technique (Group B). All imaging and clinical data for these patients were collected in a blinded manner. Results: During the surgery, 185 CBT screws were implanted into the lumbar spines of 41 patients-78 in Group A and 107 in Group B. After the surgery, the majority of implanted screws (86.5%) were classified as grade 0, indicating satisfactory implantation. Compared to Group A, Group B had fewer screws classified as grade 1 or grade 2 ( Conclusion: Compared to the free-hand isthmus method, lumbar CBT screw implantation with individualized 3D-printing navigation technology shows higher accuracy, shorter operative time, reduced intraoperative fluoroscopy and blood loss, and better clinical outcomes at three months post-surgery.

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3D-printing navigation moldscortical bone trajectory screwfree-hand isthmus methodlumbar internal fixation surgeryretrospective study

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