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[3D-planning and guided hip and pelvic surgery]
Selina Streich1,2, Domenic Grisch1,2, Thomas Dreher3,4
1Department Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zürich, Schweiz.
Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)
|April 24, 2026
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) imaging offers improved precision for hip and pelvic surgeries, potentially reducing revision surgeries and enhancing patient quality of life. Further research is needed to standardize 3D imaging protocols for widespread clinical adoption.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Patient-Specific Medicine
Background:
- Hip and pelvic surgeries are common across all age groups.
- Current 2D imaging techniques present limitations in precision and can lead to outcome variability.
- Inadequate surgical correction risks recurring symptoms and revision surgeries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of 3D imaging in pre-operative planning and intraoperative navigation for hip and pelvic surgeries.
- To assess the potential of 3D imaging to improve precision in surgical interventions.
Main Methods:
- A case series presenting three patient examples utilizing 3D imaging.
- Application of 3D imaging for pre-operative planning and intraoperative referencing/navigation.
- Evaluation of routine and complex surgical interventions.
Main Results:
- All three cases demonstrated precise surgical corrections.
- Satisfactory postoperative follow-ups were observed in all cases.
- 3D imaging showed potential for enhanced surgical accuracy.
Conclusions:
- Standardized protocols for 3D imaging are recommended to minimize inaccuracies and facilitate broader clinical use.
- Further research is necessary to demonstrate the long-term impact and precision increase of 3D imaging.
- Widespread adoption of 3D imaging could reduce recurrence risk, coxarthrosis, and improve long-term quality of life.
