Chinese medical journal
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Chinese medical journal · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialSurgical treatment for both-column acetabular fractures using pre-operative virtual simulation and three-dimensional printing techniques.
Surgical treatment of both-column acetabular fractures is challenging because of the complex acetabular fracture patterns and the curved surface of the acetabulum. Seldom study has compared the application of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology and traditional methods of contouring plates intra-operatively for the surgical treatment of both-column acetabular fractures. We presented the use of both 3D printing technology and a virtual simulation in pre-operative planning for both-column acetabular fractures. We hypothesized that 3D printing technology will assist orthopedic surgeons in shortening the surgical time and improving the clinical outcomes. ⋯ No.ChiCTR1900028230; http://www.chictr.org.cn.