Author/Authors :
Bizzotto, Nicola Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Department - Dolomiti Sportclinic - Ortisei-Bolzano, Italy , Tami, Ivan Centro manoegomito - Clinica Ars Medica - Gravesano - Lugano, Switzerland , Santucci, Attilio Orthopedic Department - Villa Stuart - FIFA Medical Center - Roma, Italy , Adani, Roberto Hand Surgery Department - University Hospital of Modena - Modena, Italy , Poggi, Paolo Radiology Deparment - Hospital of Lod - Lodi, Italy , Romani, Denis Orthopedic Deparment - University Hospital of Verona - Verona, Italy , Carpeggiani, Guilherme Orthopedic Deparment - University Hospital of Verona - Verona, Italy , Magnan, Bruno Orthopedic Deparment - University Hospital of Verona - Verona, Italy , Ferraro, Filippo Tecs Italia Laboratory - Bassano del Grappa - (Vi), Italy , Festa, Sandro 3DZ Industry - Castelfranco Veneto - TV, Italy
Abstract :
CT scanning with 3D reconstructed images are currently used to study articular fractures in orthopedic
and trauma surgery. A 3D-Printer creates solid objects, starting from a 3D Computer representation.
Case Description: We report from two year of multicenter experience in 3D printing of articular fractures.
Discussion and Evaluation: During the study period, 102 patients (distal radius fractures, radial head, tibial plateau,
astragalus, calcaneus, ankle, humeral head and glenoid) underwent 3D printing. The medical models were used by
surgeons to appreciate the dislocation of fragments and the yielding of the articular surface. In addition, models were
showed to patient as part of the acquisition of the informed consent before surgery.
Conclusions: 3D printing of articular fractures are innovative procedures that achieve a preoperative tangible, highly
useful evaluation of the fractures to plan intervention and educate patients.
Keywords :
3D Printed replica , articular fractures , surgical planning , patient consent , a two years multi-centric experience , CT scanning with 3D
