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Unusual Forearm Deformity Solved by 3D Custom Made Guides.
Maria de Los Angeles De la Red Gallego1, Jose Couceiro Otero1, Marta De Prado Tovar2
1Marques de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander, Spain.
The Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific Volume
|November 7, 2019
Summary
This study presents a case where 3D custom cutting guides successfully treated a symptomatic forearm deformity from a premature distal ulnar fracture, relieving pain in a young patient.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- 3D Printing Applications
Background:
- Premature distal ulnar fractures can lead to symptomatic forearm deformities.
- Dysplasia of the ulnar head may accompany such deformities, causing pain.
- Traditional surgical interventions may have limitations in correcting complex deformities.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old female presented with forearm deformity and ulnar head dysplasia.
- Symptoms included pain at the distal ulna and radial head.
- A both bone forearm osteotomy was planned using 3D modeling.
Findings:
- Custom-made 3D cutting guides were utilized for the osteotomy.
- Post-operative follow-up at 18 months showed significant pain reduction.
- Range of motion did not improve substantially, but the patient reported satisfaction.
Implications:
- 3D custom cutting guides offer a viable solution for complex forearm deformities.
- This technique demonstrates accuracy in osteotomies, improving patient outcomes.
- The use of patient-specific guides can enhance surgical precision and pain management in orthopedic cases.
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