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[Virtually planned correction of a forearm malunion with 3D-technology, a case presentation]
Peter Axelsson1, Katleen Libberecht2, Per Fredrikson3
1med dr, överläkare, handkirurgiska -kliniken, Sahlgrenska universitetssjukhuset, Mölndal.
Lakartidningen
|July 16, 2026
Summary
Modern 3D software and 3D-printed guides enhance surgical planning and execution. This technology offers precise visualization, risk-free simulation, and improved outcomes for complex orthopedic cases like malunited fractures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Medical imaging
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Traditional surgical methods can be limited by freehand techniques and conventional imaging.
- Complex deformities require precise pre-operative planning and intra-operative guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits of 3D software and 3D-printed guides in orthopedic surgery.
- To demonstrate the clinical value of 3D-guided procedures through a case study.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing advanced 3D software for detailed virtual anatomical modeling and surgical simulation.
- 3D printing patient-specific guides for accurate intra-operative implementation of surgical plans.
Main Results:
- 3D technology enables precise visualization of deformities and risk-free surgical strategy simulation.
- Patient-specific guides facilitate direct transfer of virtual plans to the operating theatre, reducing reliance on freehand techniques.
- 3D-guided procedures are faster, more predictable, and require less imaging, identifying conditions not visible on conventional imaging.
Conclusions:
- 3D software and patient-specific guides significantly improve surgical planning and accuracy.
- 3D-guided surgery offers enhanced predictability, efficiency, and diagnostic capabilities in orthopedics.
- The technology is clinically valuable, as illustrated by successful corrective osteotomy for a malunited forearm fracture.
