The Use of Patient-Specific 3D Printed Titanium Implants for Complex Foot and Ankle Limb Salvage, Deformity Correction, and Arthrodesis Procedures:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

SamuelAdams¹ 

关键词: ankle;    arthritis;    cage;    fusion;    3d;    implant;    bone loss;    bone defect;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011417S000018

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:Ankle,Ankle Arthritis,Basic Sciences/Biologics,TraumaIntroduction/Purpose:Large lower extremity bony defects, complex foot and ankle deformities, and high-risk arthrodesis situations can be difficult to treat. These challenging pathologies, often require a critical-sizes and/or shaped structural bone void filler which may not be available with allograft bone. The advancement of 3D printing technology has allowed for the use of custom designed implants for foot and ankle surgery. This study reports on the radiographic and functional outcomes of a case series of patients treated with patient-specific 3D printed titanium implants.Methods:Seven consecutive patients who were treated with custom designed 3D printed implant cages for severe bone loss, deformity correction, and arthrodesis procedures were included in this study. A minimum of 1-year follow-up was required. No patients were lost to follow-up. Patients completed preoperative and most recent follow-up VAS for pain, FAAM, and SF-36 outcomes q...

【 授权许可】

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