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Short-term clinical effect of 3D printing techniques on the correction of complex malformations
Jieyu Liang1, Hongbin Guo1, Jingyuan Guo2
1Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Background:
To explore the clinical effects of 3D printing techniques on the correction of complex malformation.
Method:
A computed tomography (CT) scan was used to collect data on malformations of patients and the orthopedic plan was made by virtual manipulation of the reality before surgery. The results of the virtual orthopedics were compared with the expected results. A guide plate for osteotomy was also utilized when necessary. The actual operation was carried out according to the plan.
Results:
The average age of the 11 patients was 19.09 years (19.09 ± 6.93 years) and the average follow-up was 16 months (16 ± 15.11 months). The symptoms were obviously improved. The preoperative World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) score, modified Barthel index and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score in patients were 70.45 ± 15.75, 96.55 ± 3.78 and 121.36 ± 4.15, respectively and correspondingly 53 ± 12.75, 98.82 ± 1.66 and 123.82 ± 4.60 after surgery, respectively. There were significant differences before and after surgery (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
The use of 3D printing technology can provide intuitive and accurate help for the correction of complex limb malformations and greatly facilitates the communication between doctors and patients. The FIM score is suitable for the evaluation of the curative effect before and after the treatment of patients with complex malformations.
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