3D printing navigation template used in total hip arthroplasty for developmental dysplasia of the hip
Abstract Background: It is difficult to locate the real acetabulum in the total hip arthroplasty (THA) for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), The goal of this study was to explore the application of 3D printing navigation template used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Methods: Between February 2017 and May 2018, THAs were performed in 25 patients with DDH, all patients (12 cases undergoing THA with 3D printing navigation template, 13 cases undergoing traditional THA) were followed-up for an average of 14.6 months. Surgical information and outcomes treated with different approaches were compared. Results: The 3D printing group provided shorter operation time, lower intra- and post-operative hemorrhage and higher post-operative Harris scores. postoperative infection and prosthetic loosening were 0 in two groups. There were no significant differences in anteversion angle, abduction angle and the distance from rotation center to the ischial tuberosity connection between ipsilateral and contralateral sides in 3D printing group. The abduction angle and the distance from rotation center to the ischial tuberosity connection were significantly different between the two sides in the traditional group. Conclusion: The finding suggests that 3D printing navigation template used in total hip arthroplasty is an individualized, accurate technology. Keywords: 3D printing technology, total hip arthroplasty, developmental dysplasia of the hip, navigation template