Use of Three-dimensional Printing in Orthopaedic Surgical Planning

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews
Marcelo GalvezAndrés Chahin

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a technique based on overlapping layers of a material (eg, plastic, clay, and metal). The widespread implementation of 3D printers has resulted in a notable increase in use. Fields such as construction, engineering, and medicine benefit from this technique. The use of 3D printed scale models permits better surgical planning and results. The models were created based on CT images of seven patients (age range, 5 to 61 years) with different pathologies who were candidates for surgery. Surgical time decreased as a result of detailed surgical planning with printed models. This technique also was associated with a decrease in bleeding, a reduction in the amount of anesthesia required, and greater precision. In some patients, a change in surgical strategy was noted, thus allowing for a reduction in the number of surgeries and the aggressiveness of surgery. Finally, the preoperative practice (virtual and physical osteotomies using cutting tools) that was performed in two cases allowed the surgeon to evaluate the different approach alternatives and establish the best strategy. The use of 3D-printed anatomic models has improved surgical planning, especially for patients in whom the conventional techniqu...Continue Reading

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BETA
total arthroplasty

Software Mentioned

Dremel
Insight and Control Center
ITK
MeshLab
Autodesk 3ds
SNAP
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