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[Digital study of IdebergⅡregional pelvic fracture anatomical plate based on 3D metal printing technology]
Yi Zhang1, Jia-Kai Zhang2, Jun-Long Wu2
1Health Science Center, Ningbo Univesity, Ningbo 315211, Zhejiang, China.
Objective:
To establish digital model of Ideberg typeⅡregional glenoid fracture anatomical plate with 3D metal printing technology.
Methods:
The scapular imaging data of a 34-year-old healthy male volunteer were retrospectively selected. Mimics 15.01, NX 12.0 and other software were used to design Ideberg typeⅡ regional scapular fracture guide plate system. STL data were input into a metal 3D printer to print 1∶1 scapular model and anatomical plate of scapular pelvis with guide sleeve. The fit of the plate was tested in vitro and the accuracy of the screw position was evaluated by imaging. The printing time of scapular model, design of the nail path and making time of the anatomic guided plate were recorded.
Results:
3D metal-printed Ideberg typeⅡ guide plate for scapular fracture fitted well to 3D printed scapular model, the locking screw was oriented accurately, and X-ray and CT showed good screw position. The printing time of scapula model, time of nail path design and special-shaped anatomical guide plate production were 52.0, 15.0 and 320 min, respectively.
Conclusion:
Anatomical plates based on 3D metal printing technology could achieve good adhesion of Ideberg typeⅡ regional fractures and precise screw placement, providing a new and accurate surgical method for the treatment of Ideberg typeⅡ glenoid fractures.
