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Violini F, Elford JH, Cardy TJA, Oxley B, Craig A, Behr S. Clinical outcomes of 20 brachycephalic dogs with thoracolumbar spinal deformities causing neurological signs treated with spinal stabilization using 3D-printed patient-specific drill guides. Vet Surg 2024; 53:648-658. [PMID: 38532254 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.14078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical outcomes for pugs and French bulldogs with congenital vertebral malformations, undergoing thoracolumbar spinal stabilization surgery using 3D-printed patient-specific drill guides. To evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw placement in this group of dogs. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective descriptive study. ANIMALS Twenty dogs (12 pugs and eight French bulldogs). METHODS Medical records searched between August 2018 and March 2021 for pugs and French bulldogs diagnosed with congenital vertebral abnormalities via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and computed tomography (CT) scan causing T3-L3 myelopathy signs that underwent spinal stabilization surgery using 3D-printed patient-specific drill guides followed by a postoperative CT scan. The short-term outcome was based on the neurological grade (modified Frankel score-MFS) on the day after surgery, day of discharge, and at the follow-up examination at 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. The mid-term outcome was obtained via an online questionnaire (or direct examination in one case). RESULTS Twenty dogs met the inclusion criteria (19/20 grade 2 MFS, 1/20 grade 4 MFS). No complications were reported in the immediate postoperative period and optimal pedicle screw placement was obtained in 169/201 of screws. Twenty-four hours after surgery 16/20 dogs displayed an unchanged neurological grade. Short-term outcomes revealed a static (17/20) or improved (2/20) neurological grade. Ten owners participated in the online questionnaire. All patients were reported to be ambulatory; however, 7/10 dogs displayed abnormal gait. Neurological signs had remained static (6/10) or improved (3/10) in comparison with the dogs' preoperative status at a median of 883.5 days from the surgery. CONCLUSION Dogs in this study had a favorable short-term outcome and mid-term outcome evaluation revealed a static/improved neurological status. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Thoracolumbar spinal stabilization surgery using 3D-printed patient-specific drill guides showed a favorable outcome in brachycephalic breeds affected by vertebral deformities.
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- Francesca Violini
- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service (part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited), Solihull, UK
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service (part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited), Solihull, UK
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- Cave Veterinary Specialists (part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited), Somerset, UK
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- North Downs Specialist Referrals, Bletchingley, UK
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service (part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited), Solihull, UK
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Fracka AB, Oxley B, Allen MJ. 3D-printed, patient-specific cutting guides improve femoral and tibial cut alignment in canine total knee replacement. Vet Surg 2023; 52:674-685. [PMID: 37114865 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this cadaveric study was to determine whether patient-specific guides (PSGs) improve the accuracy of tibial and femoral cut alignment in canine total knee replacement (TKR), as compared with generic cutting guides. STUDY DESIGN Original research. ANIMALS Sixteen pelvic limbs from skeletally mature medium- to large-breed canine cadavers. METHODS Specimens were randomly allocated to one of two groups (PSG or Generic; N = 8/group). In the Generic group, femoral and tibial ostectomies were made using the standard canine TKR femoral cutting blocks and tibial alignment guide. In the PSG group, the cuts were made using a series of custom 3D-printed cutting guides. "Planned" and "actual" tibial and femoral cut alignments were compared in the frontal and sagittal planes, and errors were calculated by subtracting actual from planned values. RESULTS Use of 3D-printed PSGs improved tibial cut alignment in the frontal plane but not the sagittal plane. PSGs also improved the alignment of the cranial and distal femoral ostectomies but did not impact varus-valgus alignment. CONCLUSIONS These findings support the use of PSGs for TKR in dogs. Clinical trials are now needed to determine whether the benefits of PSGs translate into measurable improvements in joint function and implant longevity. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE PSGs have the potential to improve femoral and tibial component alignment in canine TKR.
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- Agnieszka B Fracka
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Frymus J, Trębacz P, Kurkowska A, Pawlik M, Barteczko A, Barański M, Galanty M. Three-Dimensional Models of Liver Vessels for Navigation during Laparotomic Attenuation of Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2004. [PMID: 37370514 DOI: 10.3390/ani13122004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Laparotomic attenuation of an intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (IHPSS) is more difficult than an extrahepatic one, and results in a higher risk of complications because the identification of the aberrant vessel in the liver remains often a challenge. Excessive preparation and traction of the parenchyma results in trauma, bleeding, and prolonged surgery, which is what worsens the prognosis. Therefore, based on computed tomographic angiography, we printed 3-dimensional (3D) individual patient liver models, scaled 1:1, and used them for surgery planning and as a guide during intraoperative identification of the shunt in four dogs with IHPSS. The advantages of the 3D technology are simple and precise planning of the surgery, fast intraoperative identification of the shunt, and low invasive dissection of the liver parenchyma. We conclude that 3D technology can potentially raise the recovery rate. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first application of 3D models in the surgery of canine IHPSS.
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- Jan Frymus
- Department of Small Animal Diseases with Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Small Animal Diseases with Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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- CABIOMEDE Sp. z o. o., Kielce Technology Park, Olszewskiego 6, 25-663 Kielce, Poland
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- CABIOMEDE Sp. z o. o., Kielce Technology Park, Olszewskiego 6, 25-663 Kielce, Poland
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- CABIOMEDE Sp. z o. o., Kielce Technology Park, Olszewskiego 6, 25-663 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Small Animal Diseases with Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Small Animal Diseases with Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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Chambers A, Traverson M, Neal S, Konala S, Harrysson O. Performances of novel custom 3D-printed cutting guide in canine caudal maxillectomy: a cadaveric study. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1127025. [PMID: 37360408 PMCID: PMC10285408 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1127025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Introduction Caudal maxillectomies are challenging procedures for most veterinary surgeons. Custom guides may allow the procedure to become more accessible. Methods A cadaveric study was performed to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of stereolithography guided (3D-printed) caudal maxillectomy. Mean absolute linear deviation from planned to performed cuts and mean procedure duration were compared pairwise between three study groups, with 10 canine cadaver head sides per group: 3D-printed guided caudal maxillectomy performed by an experienced surgeon (ESG) and a novice surgery resident (NSG), and freehand procedure performed by an experienced surgeon (ESF). Results Accuracy was systematically higher for ESG versus ESF, and statistically significant for 4 of 5 osteotomies (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in accuracy between ESG and NSG. The highest absolute mean linear deviation for ESG was <2 mm and >5 mm for ESF. Procedure duration was statistically significantly longer for ESG than ESF (p < 0.001), and for NSG than ESG (p < 0.001). Discussion Surgical accuracy of canine caudal maxillectomy was improved with the use of our novel custom cutting guide, despite a longer duration procedure. Improved accuracy obtained with the use of the custom cutting guide could prove beneficial in achieving complete oncologic margins. The time increase might be acceptable if hemorrhage can be adequately controlled in vivo. Further development in custom guides may improve the overall efficacy of the procedure.
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- Aidan Chambers
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
- Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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- Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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- Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
- Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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- Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
- Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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Yu Y, Kang J, Kim N, Heo S. Accuracy of a patient-specific 3D-printed drill guide for placement of bicortical screws in atlantoaxial ventral stabilization in dogs. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0272336. [PMID: 35913954 PMCID: PMC9342780 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) in dogs refers to abnormal motion at the C1–C2 articulation due to congenital or developmental anomalies. Surgical treatment options for AAI include dorsal and ventral stabilization techniques. Ventral stabilization techniques commonly utilize transarticular and vertebral body screws or pins. However, accurate screw insertion into the vertebrae of C1 and C2 is difficult because of the narrow safety corridors. This study included 10 mixed dogs, 1 Pomeranian, and 1 Shih-Tzu cadaver. All dogs weighed <10 kg. Each specimen was scanned using computed tomography (CT) from the head to the 7th cervical vertebrae. This study used 12 bone models and 6 patient-specific drill guides. Bone models were made using CT images and drill guides were created through a CAD (computer-aided design) program. A total of six cortical screws were used for each specimen. Two screws were placed at each of the C1, C2 cranial, and C2 caudal positions. Postoperative CT images of the cervical region were obtained. The degree of cortex breaching and angle and bicortical status of each screw was evaluated. The number of screws that did not penetrate the vertebral canal was higher in the guided group (33/36, 92%) than in the control group (20/36, 56%) (P = 0.003). The screw angles were more similar to the reference angle compared to the control group. The number of bicortically applied screws in the control group was 28/36 (78%) compared to 34/36 (94%) in the guided group. Differences between the preoperative plan and the length of the applied screw at the C1 and C2 caudal positions were determined by comparing the screw lengths in the guide group. The study results demonstrated that the use of a patient-specific 3D-printed drill guide for AAI ventral stabilization can improve the accuracy of the surgery. The use of rehearsal using bone models and a drilling guide may improve screw insertion accuracy.
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- Yong Yu
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Jeonbuk National University, Gobong-ro, Iksan, South Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Jeonbuk National University, Gobong-ro, Iksan, South Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Jeonbuk National University, Gobong-ro, Iksan, South Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Jeonbuk National University, Gobong-ro, Iksan, South Korea
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Gutmann S, Flegel T, Müller M, Möbius R, Matiasek K, König F, Winkler D, Grunert R. Case Report: Clinical Use of a Patient-Individual Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Stereotactic Navigation Device for Brain Biopsies in Three Dogs. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:876741. [PMID: 35915727 PMCID: PMC9337988 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.876741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques for patient-individual medicine has found its way into veterinary neurosurgery. Because of the high accuracy of 3D printed specific neurosurgical navigation devices, it seems to be a safe and reliable option to use patient-individual constructions for sampling brain tissue. Due to the complexity and vulnerability of the brain a particularly precise and safe procedure is required. In a recent cadaver study a better accuracy for the 3D printed MRI-based patient individual stereotactic brain biopsy device for dogs is determined compared to the accuracies of other biopsy systems which are currently used in veterinary medicine. This case report describes the clinical use of this 3D printed MRI-based patient individual brain biopsy device for brain sampling in three dogs. The system was characterized by a simple handling. Furthermore, it was an effective and reliable tool to gain diagnostic brain biopsy samples in dogs with no significant side effects.
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- Sarah Gutmann
- Department for Small Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- *Correspondence: Sarah Gutmann
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- Department for Small Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Medical Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Dresden, Germany
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- Department for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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- Section of Clinical and Comparative Neuropathology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Small Animal Practice, Neurology, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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- Medical Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Dresden, Germany
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Bongers JJ, Wilkinson N, Kurihara M, Bridges JP, Baltzer W, Worth AJ. Accuracy of Lumbosacral Pedicle Screw Placement in Dogs: A Novel 3D Printed Patient-Specific Drill Guide versus Freehand Technique in Novice and Expert Surgeons. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2022; 35:381-389. [PMID: 35815627 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of pedicle screw placement at the canine lumbosacral junction using a novel unilateral three-dimensional printed patient-specific guide (3D-PSG) versus a freehand drilling technique. Additionally, accuracy of screw placement between a novice and an experienced surgeon was determined. STUDY DESIGN Preoperative computed tomography images from 20 lumbosacral cadaveric specimens were used to design a novel unilateral 3D-PSG for the L7 and sacral vertebrae which was printed in acryl-nitrile butadiene styrene plastic. A novice and an expert surgeon each placed 3.5mm cortical screws in 10 cadavers; on the left using the unilateral 3D-PSG and by the freehand (anatomic landmark) technique on the right. RESULTS Sixty screws were placed using the unilateral 3D-PSG and 60 using the freehand technique. There was no statistical difference in accuracy for the comparison between methods performed by the expert (p = 0.679) and novice (p = 0.761) surgeon, nor between an expert and novice surgeon overall (p = 0.923). Unexpectedly, the use of a unilateral 3D-PSG increased variability for the expert surgeon in our study (p = 0.0314). CONCLUSION Using a novel unilateral 3D-PSG did not improve the accuracy of screw placement for lumbosacral stabilization by a novice surgeon compared with an expert surgeon in lumbar spine surgery. This may reflect a suboptimal PSG design.
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- Jos J Bongers
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Axia 3D Design, (currently Nexus Engineering & Design Ltd), Napier, New Zealand
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- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Crafton, United States
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- Massey University School of Veterinary Science, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- University of Sydney, School of Veterinary Science, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Massey University School of Veterinary Science, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Clinical applications and prospects of 3D printing guide templates in orthopaedics. J Orthop Translat 2022; 34:22-41. [PMID: 35615638 PMCID: PMC9117878 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background With increasing requirements for medical effects, and huge differences among individuals, traditional surgical instruments are difficult to meet the patients' growing medical demands. 3D printing is increasingly mature, which connects to medical services critically as well. The patient specific surgical guide plate provides the condition for precision medicine in orthopaedics. Methods In this paper, a systematic review of the orthopedic guide template is presented, where the history of 3D-printing-guided technology, the process of guides, and basic clinical applications of orthopedic guide templates are described. Finally, the limitations of the template and possible future directions are discussed. Results The technology of 3D printing surgical templates is increasingly mature, standard, and intelligent. With the help of guide templates, the surgeon can easily determine the direction and depth of the screw path, and choose the angle and range of osteotomy, increasing the precision, safety, and reliability of the procedure in various types of surgeries. It simplifies the difficult surgical steps and accelerates the growth of young and mid-career physicians. But some problems such as cost, materials, and equipment limit its development. Conclusions In different fields of orthopedics, the use of guide templates can significantly improve surgical accuracy, shorten the surgical time, and reduce intraoperative bleeding and radiation. With the development of 3D printing, the guide template will be standardized and simplified from design to production and use. 3D printing guides will be further sublimated in the application of orthopedics and better serve the patients. The translational potential of this paper Precision, intelligence, and individuation are the future development direction of orthopedics. It is more and more popular as the price of printers falls and materials are developed. In addition, the technology of meta-universe, digital twin, and artificial intelligence have made revolutionary effects on template guides. We aim to summarize recent developments and applications of 3D printing guide templates for engineers and surgeons to develop more accurate and efficient templates.
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Inness PR, Kimbrell TL, Nemanic S, Baltzer WI. Distraction Stabilization of Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis: Technique and Mid- to Long-Term Outcome in 30 Cases. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2021; 34:427-436. [PMID: 34598302 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the dorsal laminectomy, annulectomy and distraction stabilization with pins and polymethylmethacrylate technique, its complications and outcome in the management of canine degenerative lumbosacral stenosis. To determine pre- and post-surgical foraminal width and vertebral step changes. STUDY DESIGN Multi-institutional retrospective clinical study. METHODS Medical records (2005-2020) of dogs treated (n = 30). Clinical signs, Modified Frankel Score, Texas Spinal Cord Injury Score, pain score (dorsal palpation of spine, tail dorsiflexion), imaging findings and complications were retrieved pre-operatively, perioperatively and at long-term follow-up. RESULTS The most common presurgical imaging findings were disc protrusion (24/25) and sclerosis of the caudal end-plate of L7 (23/30). On short- to long-term assessment 18 out of 21 dogs exhibited clinical improvement and all exhibited improved pain scores (p < 0.0001). Catastrophic complications occurred in 3 dogs, and major complications occurred in 5, of which 3 required additional surgery. Mean lumbosacral step defect reduced 60% (1.8 mm ± 2.5 mm pre-surgery to 0.7mm ± 0.9mm post-surgery, p = 0.1585). Mean foraminal width significantly increased 50% long-term (3.3 mm ± 1.0 mm pre-surgery to 5.0 mm ± 0.9 mm post-surgery, p < 0.0001). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Dorsal laminectomy, annulectomy and distraction stabilization is a complex procedure which can significantly increase foraminal width, reduce pain and improve gait characteristics in dogs in the short- to long-term, and should be performed by surgeons experienced in lumbosacral pin placement.
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- Philip R Inness
- University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- United States Army Veterinary Medical Corps, Washington, Dist. of Columbia, United States
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- Veterinary Radiology Consulting, Lebanon, Oregon, United States
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- University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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Biedrzycki AH, Kistler HC, Perez-Jimenez EE, Morton AJ. Use of Hausdorff Distance and Computer Modelling to Evaluate Virtual Surgical Plans with Three-Dimensional Printed Guides against Freehand Techniques for Navicular Bone Repair in Equine Orthopaedics. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2021; 34:9-16. [PMID: 33440435 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical execution of a virtual surgical plan (VSP) with three-dimensional (3D) guides against a freehand approach in the equine navicular bone using an automated in silico computer analysis technique. STUDY DESIGN Eight pairs of cadaveric forelimb specimens of adult horses were used in an ex vivo experimental study design with in silico modelling. Limbs received either a 3.5 mm cortical screw according to a VSP or using an aiming device. Using computed tomography and computer segmentation, a comparison was made between the executed screw and the planned screw using the Hausdorff distance (HD). RESULTS Navicular bone mean HD registration error was -0.06 ± 0.29 mm. The VSP with 3D printing demonstrated significantly superior accuracy with a mean deviation of 1.19 ± 0.42 mm compared with aiming device group (3.53 ± 1.24 mm, p = 0.0018). The VSP group was 5.0 times more likely to result in a mean aberration of less than 1.0 mm (95% confidence interval, 0.62-33.4). A 3.5 mm screw with an optimal entry point can have a maximum deviation angle of 3.23 ± 0.07, 2.70 ± 0.06 and 2.37 ± 0.10 degrees in a proximal, dorsal and palmar direction respectively, prior to violating one of the cortical surfaces. CONCLUSION Procedures performed using the 3D guides have a high degree of accuracy, with minimal mean deviations (<1 mm and <1 degree) of a VSP compared with those using the conventional aiming device. The use of VSP and the HD for evaluation of orthopaedic surgeries and outcome measures shows promise for simplifying and improving surgical accuracy.
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- Adam H Biedrzycki
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
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