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Methodology for Preoperative Planning of Bone Deformities Using Three-dimensional Modeling Software
Cláudio Wanderley Luz Saab Filho1, Mariana Demétrio de Sousa Pontes1, Carlos Henrique Ramos2
1Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.
Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia
|March 25, 2024
Summary
This study offers a guide for surgeons to use 3D printing and CT scans for better surgical planning in severe bone deformities. This approach enhances understanding and improves patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Surgical planning
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing is advancing in medicine, showing benefits in treating severe bone deformities.
- Current limitations exist in preoperative planning guidance for surgeons utilizing 3D printing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical, step-by-step guide for surgeons using 3D printing for preoperative planning.
- To optimize therapeutic plans for severe bone deformities using free software and intuitive interfaces.
Main Methods:
- Organizing the 3D modeling process using preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans.
- Utilizing free license software with an intuitive interface for surgical planning.
Main Results:
- 3D modeling from CT scans allows a deeper understanding of bone deformity characteristics (direction, planes, dimensions).
- Preoperative planning using this method may reduce surgical time and improve functional outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Integrating 3D modeling and 3D printing enhances surgical planning for bone deformities.
- This approach empowers surgeons with a better understanding of deformities for optimized therapeutic strategies.
