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Cadaveric biomechanical analysis of multilevel lateral lumbar interbody fusion with and without supplemental instrumentation
BackgroundThis study was to evaluate and compare the biomechanical features of multilevel lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) with or without...
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A new ligament-compatible patient-specific 3D-printed implant and instrumentation for total ankle arthroplasty: from biomechanical studies to clinical cases
BackgroundComputer navigation and patient-specific instrumentation for total ankle arthroplasty have still to demonstrate their theoretical ability...
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Complications of dual growing rod with all-pedicle screw instrumentation in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis
BackgroundTreatment of early-onset scoliosis (EOS) is still a challenge to patients, families, and surgeons. Previous studies have indicated that EOS...
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Custom-made reverse shoulder arthroplasty for severe glenoid bone loss: review of the literature and our preliminary results
The treatment of severe glenoid bone loss in shoulder arthroplasty represents a challenge, and the results of current prosthetic designs with only...
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Custom total knee arthroplasty facilitates restoration of constitutional coronal alignment
PurposeTo describe a strategy for coronal alignment using a computed tomography (CT) based custom total knee arthroplasty (TKA) system, and to...
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The effect of metal artefact on the design of custom 3D printed acetabular implants
Background3D Printed custom-made implants constitute a viable option in patients with acetabular Paprosky III defects. In these patients, needing...
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Custom total knee: understanding the indication and process
Patient-specific total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a copy of the bony knee morphology based on a pre-op computer tomography (CT). The images are...
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Influence of double rods and interbody cages on quasistatic range of motion of the spine after lumbopelvic instrumentation
PurposeThis in vitro biomechanical study compares residual lumbar range of motion (ROM) and rod strain after lumbopelvic instrumentation using 2...
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Does patient-specific instrumentation increase the risk of notching in the anterior femoral cortex in total knee arthroplasty? A comparative prospective trial
PurposePatient-specific instrumentation (PSI) was usually applied in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to acquire a favourable alignment. We hypothesized...
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Analysis of principles inspiring design of three-dimensional-printed custom-made prostheses in two referral centres
BackgroundThree-dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging technology used in numerous medical fields. Reconstruction of large bone defects after tumor...
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Surgical limits, pitfalls, and potential solutions in kyphectomy in myelomeningocele: three cases and systematic review of the literature
ObjectivesTo describe surgical treatment of 3 cases of severe and progressive thoracolumbar kyphosis in myelomeningocele and provide a systematic...
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Intramedullary rod insertion places the femoral component more laterally during Oxford medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
BackgroundThis study aims to assess the influence of intramedullary rods on the implantation positions of femoral components using Microplasty...
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The feasibility of a novel 3D-Printed patient specific cutting guide for extended trochanteric osteotomies
BackgroundThe extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) is a surgical technique utilized to expose the intramedullary canal of the proximal femur,...
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Computed tomography-based patient-specific cutting guides used for positioning of the femoral component of implants during unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a cadaver study
BackgroundTo investigate whether patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) improves the femoral component positioning of implants during...
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Malunion of Pediatric Forearm Shaft Fractures: Management Principles and Techniques
Purpose of ReviewClinically significant malunion of forearm diaphyseal fractures is an uncommon but potentially disabling condition amongst children...
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MRI-based or CT-based patient-specific instrumentation in Total knee Arthroplasty: How do the two systems compare?
BackgroundPatient-specific instrumentation (PSI) has been introduced into total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to improve accuracy in restoration of...
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Cross-links in posterior pedicle screw-rod instrumentation of the spine: a systematic review on mechanical, biomechanical, numerical and clinical studies
PurposeDorsal screw-rod instrumentations are used for a variety of spinal disorders. Cross-links (CL) can be added to such constructs, however, no...
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Assessing visualization in robotic-assisted surgery: demystifying a misty lens
Despite major technological advancements in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RAS), there remain shortcomings yet to be addressed. This study...
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Novelties for increased safety in cranio-vertebral surgery: a review
The cranio-vertebral junction (CVJ) was formerly considered a surgical “no man’s land” due to its complex anatomical and biomechanical features....
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3D Printing Technology in Pediatric Orthopedics: a Primer for the Clinician
Purpose of ReviewThis article reviews the basics of 3D printing and provides an overview of current and future applications of this emerging...
