International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
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Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg · Mar 2020
3D printing method for next-day acetabular fracture surgery using a surface filtering pipeline: feasibility and 1-year clinical results.
In orthopedic surgery, 3D printing is a technology with promising medical applications. Publications show promising results in acetabular fracture surgery over the last years using 3D printing. However, only little information about the workflow and circumstances of how to properly derive the 3D printed fracture model out of a CT scan is published. ⋯ We presented the first clinical practical technique to use 3D printing in acetabular fracture surgery. By introducing a new surface filtering pipeline, we reduced printing time and cost compared to the current literature and the state of the art. Low costs and easy handling of the 3D printing workflow make it usable in nearly every hospital setting for acetabular fracture surgery.