[Research Progress and Future Perspectives on Minimally Invasive Fracture Reduction Techniques]

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Medical engineering
• Computer-assisted surgery

Background:

• Global fracture incidence is rising due to increased injuries and an aging population.
• Minimally invasive fracture treatment has advanced but is limited to non-displaced fractures.
• Accurate reduction of deep fractures under closed conditions is a significant surgical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in minimally invasive fracture reduction techniques.
• To explore the integration of medical, computer, engineering, and communication technologies in fracture treatment.
• To highlight emerging technologies addressing challenges in deep fracture reduction.

Main Methods:

• Review of reduction techniques utilizing external fixators.
• Examination of 3D printing applications in fracture management.
• Analysis of surgical navigation systems for fracture reduction.
• Exploration of robotic-assisted surgery for fracture treatment.

Main Results:

• Emerging technologies offer potential solutions for accurate reduction of deep fractures.
• External fixators, 3D printing, navigation systems, and robots are key areas of development.
• Interdisciplinary approaches are driving progress in minimally invasive fracture care.

Conclusions:

• Technological integration is crucial for overcoming limitations in current minimally invasive fracture reduction.
• Advanced techniques like surgical robots and navigation systems show promise for complex fractures.
• Continued research and development are needed to broaden the clinical application of these innovative methods.