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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.

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Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers enhanced precision in surgery. This technology column standardizes a workflow for integrating 3D printing into foot and ankle surgical practices, improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Surgical Technology
  • Orthopaedics

Background:

  • Three-dimensional (3D) printing is widely used in medicine, including organ manufacturing and orthopaedic surgery.
  • Studies show 3D printing in surgery reduces operative time and improves precision, enhancing osseointegration in joint replacements.
  • Adoption of 3D printing by foot and ankle surgeons is limited due to a lack of standardized clinical integration protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To consolidate and standardize a workflow for integrating 3D printing into foot and ankle surgical practice.
  • To provide guidance for foot and ankle surgeons on adopting 3D printing technology.

Main Methods:

  • A single-surgeon model from one institution with a large caseload of 3D-printed foot and ankle surgeries was described.
Keywords:
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  • The workflow encompasses patient consultation, surgeon-engineer interaction, and data documentation.
  • The process aims to streamline the assimilation of 3D printing technology.

    • Main Results:

    • The described model facilitates the integration of 3D printing into clinical practice.
    • The workflow addresses the ambiguity in incorporating 3D printing into foot and ankle surgery.
    • Data collection contributes to the preliminary literature on 3D printing in this surgical subspecialty.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardizing a workflow is crucial for the widespread adoption of 3D printing in foot and ankle surgery.
    • This approach has significant implications for improving surgical efficiency and patient outcomes.
    • The technology holds great potential to enhance foot and ankle surgical procedures.