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Nasoethmoid orbital fracture reconstruction using a three-dimensional printing-based craniofacial plate
Hyun Ki Hong1, Do Gon Kim1, Dong Hun Choi2
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
|January 3, 2023
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing enables the creation of custom surgical plates for treating nasoethmoid orbital fractures. This innovative approach offers potential improvements in patient outcomes for complex facial injuries.
Area of Science:
- Medical Engineering
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Biomedical Technology
Background:
- Facial fractures, particularly nasoethmoid orbital fractures, can lead to significant deformities if not treated promptly.
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging technology with diverse applications in medicine, including surgical planning and device fabrication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the application of 3D printing technology in creating patient-customized surgical plates for nasoethmoid orbital fracture treatment.
- To evaluate the feasibility of using a 3D-printed plate in a simulated surgical setting for nasoethmoid orbital fracture repair.
Main Methods:
- A patient-customized surgical plate was designed and fabricated using 3D printing technology based on individual patient anatomy.
- The 3D-printed plate was utilized in a simulated surgical procedure to assess its fit and application in treating a nasoethmoid orbital fracture model.
Main Results:
- Successful construction of a patient-specific plate using 3D printing technology.
- Demonstration of the plate's applicability in a simulated surgical environment for nasoethmoid orbital fracture repair.
Conclusions:
- Three-dimensional printing technology holds promise for the development of customized implants in treating nasoethmoid orbital fractures.
- Patient-customized 3D-printed plates represent a viable approach for surgical correction of complex facial fractures, potentially enhancing treatment efficacy.
