Johannes G G Dobbe1, Abbas Peymani2, Hendrika A L Roos2, Maikel Beerens3, Geert J Streekstra4, Simon D Strackee2. 1. Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Room No L0-113-3, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. j.g.dobbe@amsterdamumc.nl. 2. Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 3. Xilloc Medical, Urmonderbaan 22, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands. 4. Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Room No L0-113-3, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Corrective osteotomy of a malunited distal radius conventionally relies on 2D imaging techniques for alignment planning and evaluation. However, this approach results in suboptimal bone repositioning, which is associated with poor patient outcomes. In this case series, we evaluate the use of novel patient-specific plates (PSPs), which feature navigation and fixation of bone segments as preoperatively planned in 3D. METHODS: Ten participants with distal radius malunion underwent CT scans for preoperative alignment planning. Patient-specific guides and plates were designed, 3D-printed, and sterilized for use in corrective surgery of the distal radius. Pre- and postoperative results were compared in regard to clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes. RESULTS: The application of a PSP was successful in 7 of the 10 cases. After treatment, the residual alignment error was reduced by approximately 50% compared with conventional treatment. The use of PSPs reduced pain significantly. Pre- and postoperative results were pooled and demonstrated significant correlations between: (1) pain and malpositioning, (2) the range of pro- and supination motion, the MHOQ score, the EQ-5D-5L score and dorsovolar angulation, and (3) MHOQ score and proximodistal translation. CONCLUSION: The correlation between malalignment and MHOQ score, EQ-5D-5L score, pain, and range of motion shows that alignment should be restored as well as possible. Compared to the conventional approach, which relies on 2D imaging techniques, corrective osteotomy based on 3D preoperative planning and intraoperative fixation with a PSP has been shown to improve bone alignment and reduce pain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
PURPOSE: Corrective osteotomy of a malunited distal radius conventionally relies on 2D imaging techniques for alignment planning and evaluation. However, this approach results in suboptimal bone repositioning, which is associated with poor patient outcomes. In this case series, we evaluate the use of novel patient-specific plates (PSPs), which feature navigation and fixation of bone segments as preoperatively planned in 3D. METHODS: Ten participants with distal radius malunion underwent CT scans for preoperative alignment planning. Patient-specific guides and plates were designed, 3D-printed, and sterilized for use in corrective surgery of the distal radius. Pre- and postoperative results were compared in regard to clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes. RESULTS: The application of a PSP was successful in 7 of the 10 cases. After treatment, the residual alignment error was reduced by approximately 50% compared with conventional treatment. The use of PSPs reduced pain significantly. Pre- and postoperative results were pooled and demonstrated significant correlations between: (1) pain and malpositioning, (2) the range of pro- and supination motion, the MHOQ score, the EQ-5D-5L score and dorsovolar angulation, and (3) MHOQ score and proximodistal translation. CONCLUSION: The correlation between malalignment and MHOQ score, EQ-5D-5L score, pain, and range of motion shows that alignment should be restored as well as possible. Compared to the conventional approach, which relies on 2D imaging techniques, corrective osteotomy based on 3D preoperative planning and intraoperative fixation with a PSP has been shown to improve bone alignment and reduce pain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
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Keywords:
3D planning; Computer-assisted surgery; Corrective osteotomy; Custom treatment; Malunion
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