The 3D-Printed Custom Elbow Prosthesis for Salvage Treatment of Complex Intra-Articular Distal Humerus Fracture Malunion.
Hand (N Y)
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ABSTRACT
Intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus are complex injuries that often require surgery with the goal of restoring elbow range-of-motion and function. Open reduction and internal fixation has been the preferred surgical modality; however, restoration of the medial and/or lateral columns can be complicated in fractures involving a major loss of the articular surface and bony structure. Over the past decade, 3-dimensional (3D) printing has made significant advances in the field of orthopedic surgery, specifically in guiding surgeon preoperative planning. Recently, the incorporation of 3D-printing has proven to provide a safe and reliable construct for the restoration of anatomy in complex trauma cases. We present a 47-year-old woman who sustained a complex, intra-articular distal humerus fracture with associated shearing of the capitellum that went onto malunion. Patient was treated with a patient-specific 3D-printed custom elbow prosthesis with excellent outcomes. Our goal was to shed light on the use of 3D-printing technology as a viable salvage option in treating complex, intra-articular distal humeral fractures associated with lateral condylar damage that subsequently went onto malunion.
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Hand (N Y)
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2024
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Estados Unidos