Use of 3D Printing Models in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Case Series

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Alin Ludmila Garay
Micaela Cinalli
Lara Fernández
Fermín Inchaurregui
Julia Andrea Ruesta Alava
Agustín Arrieta
Pedro Luis Bazán

Abstract

Introduction: Understanding and treating deformities, defects and complex fractures remains a challenge in the area of orthopedics and traumatology. 3D printing models are used for diagnostics, surgical planning, the manufacturing of intraoperative guides and implants, and surgical training. The objective of our work was to report on a series of cases where 3D printing was implemented in our service and to carry out a narrative review. The case series includes two acetabular fractures, two idiopathic scoliosis, a complex tibial pilon fracture, and a talar fracture. 3D printing models were used for surgery planning, which benefited both the patient and the surgical team.
Conclusions: With the rise of 3D printing in orthopedics and traumatology, we are able to better understand fractures and complex deformities, as well as improve preoperative planning. The model’s production timelines may be delayed, limiting its usefulness in an emergency. There are yet insufficient studies that report substantial benefits to the patient and medical team, such as reduced surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, and radiation exposure.

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Garay, A. L., Cinalli, M., Fernández, L., Inchaurregui, F., Ruesta Alava, J. A., Arrieta, A., & Bazán, P. L. (2024). Use of 3D Printing Models in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Case Series. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 89(3), 266-274. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2024.89.3.1839
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Clinical Research
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Alin Ludmila Garay, Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Micaela Cinalli, Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Lara Fernández, Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fermín Inchaurregui, Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Julia Andrea Ruesta Alava, Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Agustín Arrieta, Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pedro Luis Bazán, Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Orthopedics and Traumatoloy Service, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos “General José de San Martín”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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