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Advances in 3D Modeling: Preoperative Templating for Revision Wrist Surgery.
Liza Osagie1, Shalin Shaunak1, Aasim Murtaza1
11 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Hand (New York, N.Y.)
|August 24, 2017
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing aids surgical planning for wrist revision. This cost-effective technique enhances operative interventions, demonstrating its value in reconstructive surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Engineering
- Computer-Aided Design
- Surgical Planning
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing, a layered synthesis technique, has rapidly gained popularity and medical applications.
- The technology enables computer-directed creation of scaled models for various uses.
Observation:
- This study reports on three cases utilizing 3D printing for operative planning in revision wrist surgery.
- The application of 3D printing in reconstructive specialties is increasing.
Findings:
- All three patients had successful surgical outcomes following the use of 3D printed models.
- The average cost for creating patient-specific 3D models was £34.
Implications:
- 3D printing offers an economically viable solution for preoperative templating in orthopedic and plastic surgery.
- The technique shows promise for improving surgical planning and outcomes in complex cases.
