Open AccessThree-dimensional printing technology for patient-matched instrument in treatment of cubitus varus deformity: A case report
Author(s) -
Nithid Sri-utenchai,
Nachapan Pengrung,
Korakod Srikong,
Chedtha Puncreobutr,
Boonrat Lohwongwatana,
Paphon Sa-ngasoongsong
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 2218-5836
DOI - 10.5312/wjo.v12.i5.338
Subject(s) - medicine , cubitus varus , deformity , orthodontics , 3d printing , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering
Recently, medical three-dimensional printing technology (3DPT) has demonstrated potential benefits for the treatment of cubitus varus deformity (CVD) by improving accuracy of the osteotomy through the use of an osteotomy guide, with or without a patient-mated plate. Here, we present an interesting CVD case, involving a patient who was treated with corrective biplanar chevron osteotomy using an innovative customized osteotomy guide and a newly designed patient-matched monoblock crosslink plate created with 3DPT.