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Miguel L Obaíd1, Antonio Núñez2, Leonardo Parada3,4
1Plastic Surgery Department, Hospital del Salvador, Santiago, Chile.
Microsurgery
|May 6, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a novel 3D-printed cutting guide for custom iliac crest bone flaps in reconstructive surgery. This technology facilitated precise reconstruction of a complex foot bone defect, leading to successful patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Technology-assisted planning, including 3D printing, is advancing reconstructive plastic surgery.
- 3D printing has applications in maxillofacial surgery for cutting guides and biomodels.
- No prior reports exist on 3D-printed guides for custom iliac crest bone flaps based on SCIP perforators with foot defect biomodels.
