Background External fixators are complex, expensive orthopaedic devices used to stabilize
high-energy and complex fractures of the extremities. Although the technology has …

Purpose: Three-dimensional printing has evolved into a cost-effective and accessible tool. In
orthopedic surgery, creating patient-specific anatomical models and instrumentation …

The reconstruction of segmental long bone defects demands a substantial investment of
time and resources for both patients and healthcare providers. 1 The post hoc analysis of the …

Background: Treatment of pelvic injuries poses serious problems for surgeons due to the
difficulties of the associated injuries. The objective of this research is to create a clinical …

Aims This study aimed to answer the following questions: do 3D-printed models lead to a
more accurate recognition of the pattern of complex fractures of the elbow?; do 3D-printed …

Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of application of a 3D-printed
megaprosthesis with hemiarthroplasty design for defects of the distal humerus or proximal …

Background: For bone morphology and biomechanics analysis, landmarks are essential to
define position, orientation, and shape. These landmarks define bone and joint coordinate …

Abstract Three dimensional (3D)-printing technology facilitates complex spine surgery with
unique advantages in artificial vertebral body design and manufacturing. In this study, we …

Objective The main objective of this study has been to demonstrate why additive printing
allows to make complex surgical pathological processes that affect the spine more visible …

Purpose We conducted a systematic review of studies reporting on measurement of health-
related quality of life (HRQoL), with a special focus on the use of the preference-weighted …