Application and prospect of 3D printing in hallux valgus orthopedics / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Hallux valgus is one of the common diseases in foot and ankle surgery, mainly manifested as hallux toe valgus, first metatarsal adduction and first metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation or subluxation, resulting in a series of pathological changes. There are more than 200 surgical methods, and osteotomy can only be performed empirically, which is a great challenge for most doctors. The physical model generated by 3D printing technology can intuitively see the specific shape of the patient′s heel toes, and can make better preoperative planning through the model, which provides a better choice and method for the surgical method of hallux valgus and the design of intraoperative guide plate. With the rapid development of minimally invasive technology, the treatment of hallux valgus has also been greatly improved. This article mainly reviews the diagnosis and treatment of hallux valgus and the application progress of 3D printing.