Design and 3D Printing of Customized Osteosynthesis Instruments for Osteotomies
Mikel Sánchez,
Alexis Fernández,
Leonor López de Dicastillo
et al.
Abstract:In recent years, the use of 3D technology in the medical field, especially in orthopedic surgery, has increased considerably. This valuable tool can be used both in preoperative planning and during the surgical procedure itself. The application of this technology may be of particular interest in osteotomy surgeries, both to correct rotational malalignment and to treat degenerative joint diseases. Achieving an ideal osteosynthesis that fits perfectly after correction of the bone deformity is very difficult, in … Show more
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