Application of digital technology in the reconstruction of orbital fractures: research progress / 中华创伤杂志

ABSTRACT

Orbital fracture often leads to facial collapse, diplopia, enophthalmos, and even blindness. Traditional surgery relies on the experiences of physicians to achieve fracture reduction and orbital wall reconstruction, but the repair effect is not satisfactory. In recent years, with the development of digital technology, technologies such as computer-assisted surgery, 3D printing, surgical navigation systems, and intraoperative CT imaging have become increasingly widespread in the field of orbital reconstruction. Such techniques can avoid dependence on physicians′ experiences and make it easy for estimating and positioning the implantation sites, which subsequently contributes to better surgery efficiency and precise reconstruction of the orbit, improving aesthetics and visual function of patients. To this end, the authors reviewed the recent progress in application of digital technology for orbital fracture reconstruction, so as to provide reference and theoretical basis for clinical practice.