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A 3D printed cast for minimally invasive transfer of distal radius osteotomy: a cadaver study

  • By

  • G. Caiti

  • J. G. G. Dobbe

  • S. D. Strackee

  • M. H. M. van Doesburg

  • G. J. Strijkers

  • G. J. Streekstra

  • January 21, 2021

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    Distal radius malunion often requires corrective osteotomy (CO) to restore bone alignment after conservative treatment.

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    3D printing and virtual planning enhance CO by creating patient-specific instruments (PSIs) for accurate surgical navigation.

  • 3

    A new minimally invasive method using a 3D-printed cast allows percutaneous pinning and external cutting guide placement for distal radius osteotomy.

  • 4

    The study evaluates the reproducibility of arm positioning in the cast and the accuracy of transferring virtual pins for osteotomy.

  • 5

    Minimizing soft tissue dissection during surgery may lead to faster recovery and better functional outcomes for patients.

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A 3D printed cast for minimally invasive transfer of distal radius osteotomy: a cadaver study

  • by G. Caiti, J. G. G. Dobbe, S. D. Strackee, M. H. M. van Doesburg, G. J. Strijkers, G. J. Streekstra

  • January 21, 2021

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