Open AccessAccuracy of 3D‐planned patient specific instrumentation in high tibial open wedge valgisation osteotomy
Author(s) -
Fucentese Sandro F.,
Meier Patrick,
Jud Lukas,
Köchli GianLuca,
Aichmair Alexander,
Vlachopoulos Lazaros,
Fürnstahl Philipp
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of experimental orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 2197-1153
DOI - 10.1186/s40634-020-00224-y
Subject(s) - high tibial osteotomy , coronal plane , sagittal plane , medicine , orthodontics , osteoarthritis , orthopedic surgery , 3d model , ankle , osteotomy , valgus , nuclear medicine , surgery , radiology , computer science , alternative medicine , pathology , artificial intelligence
Purpose High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is an effective treatment option in early osteoarthritis. However, preoperative planning and surgical execution can be challenging. Computer assisted three‐dimensional (3D) planning and patient‐specific instruments (PSI) might be helpful tools in achieving successful outcomes. Goal of this study was to assess the accuracy of HTO using PSI. Methods All medial open wedge PSI‐HTO between 2014 and 2016 were reviewed. Using pre‐ and postoperative radiographs, hip‐knee‐ankle angle (HKA) and posterior tibial slope (PTS) were determined two‐dimensionally (2D) to calculate 2D accuracy. Using postoperative CT‐data, 3D surface models of the tibias were reconstructed and superimposed with the planning to calculate 3D accuracy. Results Twenty‐three patients could be included. A mean correction of HKA of 9.7° ± 2.6° was planned. Postoperative assessment of HKA correction showed a mean correction of 8.9° ± 3.2°, resulting in a 2D accuracy for HKA correction of 0.8° ± 1.5°. The postoperative PTS changed by 1.7° ± 2.2°. 3D accuracy showed average 3D rotational differences of − 0.1° ± 2.3° in coronal plane, − 0.2° ± 2.3° in transversal plane, and 1.3° ± 2.1° in sagittal plane, whereby 3D translational differences were calculated as 0.1 mm ± 1.3 mm in coronal plane, − 0.1 ± 0.6 mm in transversal plane, and − 0.1 ± 0.6 mm in sagittal plane. Conclusion The use of PSI in HTO results in accurate correction of mechanical leg axis. In contrast to the known problem of unintended PTS changes in conventional HTO, just slight changes of PTS could be observed using PSI. The use of PSI in HTO might be preferable to obtain desired correction of HKA and to maintain PTS.