Open AccessUtilization of the 3D-printed spine model for freehand pedicle screw placement in complex spinal deformity correction
Author(s) -
Lee A. Tan,
Ketan Yerneni,
Alexander Tuchman,
Xudong J. Li,
Meghan Cerpa,
Ronald A. Lehman,
Lawrence G. Lenke
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of spine surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2414-469X
pISSN - 2414-4630
DOI - 10.21037/jss.2018.05.16
Subject(s) - medicine , 3d printed , spinal deformity , orthodontics , deformity , 3d printer , surgery , biomedical engineering , mechanical engineering , engineering
We aim to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of utilizing 3D-printed spine models to facilitate freehand pedicle screw placement in complex spinal deformity correction. Currently there is no data on using 3D-printed models for freehand pedicle screw placement spinal deformity correction.