Distance mapping in three-dimensional virtual surgical planning in hand, wrist and forearm surgery: a tool to avoid mistakes - Takeaways - MDSpire

Distance mapping in three-dimensional virtual surgical planning in hand, wrist and forearm surgery: a tool to avoid mistakes

  • By

  • Philipp Honigmann

  • Marco Keller

  • Noémie Devaux-Voumard

  • Florian M. Thieringer

  • Damian Sutter

  • November 7, 2022

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    Three-dimensional virtual surgical planning enhances surgeon confidence, reduces operating time, and improves functional outcomes in hand and wrist surgery.

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    Distance mapping is a crucial tool for identifying planning errors in surgical interventions, potentially preventing surgical failures.

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    Certified medical software is essential for accurate surgical planning, particularly in corrective osteotomies and scaphoid reconstructions.

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    Static distance mapping was utilized for preoperative planning and postoperative quality control in two case studies involving corrective osteotomies.

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    The use of color-coded distance mapping allows visualization of joint space thickness and bone positioning, aiding in surgical accuracy.

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Distance mapping in three-dimensional virtual surgical planning in hand, wrist and forearm surgery: a tool to avoid mistakes

  • by Philipp Honigmann, Marco Keller, Noémie Devaux-Voumard, Florian M. Thieringer, Damian Sutter

  • November 7, 2022

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