scholarly journals Software Solution Integrated in Three-Dimensional Technologies for Preoperative Planning of Tibial Plateau Fractures

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Flaviu Moldovan ◽  
Adrian Gligor ◽  
Tiberiu Bataga

Abstract Background: Planning in orthopedic surgery can be supported by various virtual reconstruction and tri-dimensional (3D) segmentation programs, but this topic requires further study to identify software solutions that make the process duration more efficient. Objective: To validate 3D software solutions that integrates 3D technologies for patient-specific applications in orthopedics in order to minimize the extent of surgery. Method: We have used the Democratiz3D software solution for patient-specific modeling and surgical planning. Results: Validation of the proposed methodology was performed for the preoperative planning of a 28-year-old male patient who had a Schatzker type II tibial plateau fracture. Conclusion: The 3D planning capabilities of the software solution are a valuable tool for surgeons in exploring the nature of fractures and formulating an appropriate surgical plan which creates perspectives for personalized surgery.

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
Flaviu Moldovan ◽  
Adrian Gligor ◽  
Tiberiu Bataga

The planning of the surgical treatment in orthopedics, with the help of three-dimensional (3D) technologies, arouses an increasing scientific interest. Scientific literature describes some semi-automatic reconstructive attempts at fragmented bone fractures, but the matching algorithms presented are likely to improve. The aim of this paper is to develop a new method of aligning fragments of comminutive fractures. We have created a structured integration process and an alignment algorithm integrated in a clinical workflow for personalized surgical treatment of fractures. The provided solution is able to align the surfaces of bone fragments derived from the segmentation process of volumetric tomographic data. Positional uncertainties are eliminated interactively by the user, who selects the corresponding pairs of fracture surfaces. The final matching and the right alignment are performed automatically by the innovative alignment algorithm. The paper solves a challenging problem for the reconstruction of fractured bones, namely the choice of the optimal matching option from the situation in which surface portions of a fracture fragment correspond to multiple high fragments. The method is validated in practice for preoperative planning of a 49-year-old male patient who had a tibial plateau fracture of Schatzker type VI.


2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lau Chi-Kay ◽  
Chui King-him ◽  
Lee Kin-bong ◽  
Li Wilson

Post-traumatic limb deformity is often multiplanar and thus is a difficult pathology to deal with surgically. Precise preoperative planning and accurate intraoperative execution are two main important steps that lead to satisfactory outcome. Computer-assisted planning and three-dimensional-printed patient-specific instrumental guides provide excellent aid to the two steps, respectively. We report a case of posttraumatic lower limb deformity in a patient who underwent closing wedge corrective osteotomy with the aid of the aforementioned new technologies.


Author(s):  
VINCENZO GIORDANO ◽  
WILLIAM DIAS BELANGERO ◽  
BRENNO DE ARAÚJO SÁ ◽  
DANIELA RIVAS ◽  
DANILO SOUTO ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical role of both a non-locking two-hole small fragment dynamic compression plate with 3.5-mm screws and a 4.5-mm cortical screw with a washer applied to a Schatzker type-I tibial plateau fracture. Sixteen right synthetic tibiae were used to create an anterolateral shear tibial plateau fracture (Schatzker type-I fracture). Eight models were fixed with a small fragment non-locked straight dynamic compression plate with one 3.5-mm bicortical screw (plate-screw construction) and eight models were fixed with a 4.5-mm cortical screw and a washer (screw-washer construction), both inserted at 1.0 mm distal to the apex of the fracture. Specimens were tested up to the onset of yielding at a constant strain rate of 5.0-mm/min. Stiffness ranged from 311.83 N/mm to 199.54 N/mm, with a mean + SD of 260.32 + 33.8 N/mm in the plate-screw construction, and from 290.34 N/mm to 99.16 N/mm, with a mean + SD of 220.46 + 63.12 N/mm in screw-washer construction. There was no significant difference (p=0.172). Use of a two-hole small-fragment non-locked plate with one 3.5-mm cortical screw or a 4.5-mm cortical screw with a washer applied at 1.0 mm distal to the apex of the fracture as buttressing present similar stiffness in terms of preventing axial displacement in synthetic tibiae models tested up to the onset of yielding.


Author(s):  
Ujwal S. Ramteke ◽  
Vidyadhar Telang ◽  
Nadir Shah ◽  
Ayush Singh ◽  
Hitesh Mangukiya ◽  
...  

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">Fractures of proximal tibia involve a major weight-bearing joint and are serious injuries, which, if not treated well, result in functional impairment. To preserve normal knee function one must strive to maintain joint congruity, preserve the normal mechanical axis, ensure joint stability and restore a full range of motion. This is a formidable task to accomplish, especially in the face of associated medical conditions of the patients</span><span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">In our study, 30 cases were selected. Selection of cases were done on the basis of X-rays. Schatzker type I, II, III, IV, V &amp; VI included in study. Criteria for acceptable reduction 1) &lt;5 mm of articular step; 2) &lt;5 mm of articular depression. Each case is referred to one set of tibial plateau fracture, showing distribution of tibia plateau fractures that we treated with MIPPO. Clinical follow-up examination was performed at 4, 6, 10, 12 weeks and 3, 6 months. Clinico-radiological assessment was done at 3 month and grading was done. Patients were evaluated according to grading minimum 3 months after injury</span>.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">Our study of 30 tibial plateau fractures confirms that the MIPPO technique is an excellent treatment modality in case of tibial plateau fractures. We observed these fractures mainly in age group of 30-40 years, which were involved in road traffic accident. Tibial plateau fractures seen in elder age group were mainly due to abnormal loading patterns on the leg. We have found oblique views very much informative especially for posterolateral or posteromedial displacement, articular depression which helps to plan the position and direction of screws to be used for fixation</span><span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-GB">In view of the excellent results obtained with this technique, we advocate MIPPO over conventional open reduction and internal fixation technique for tibial plateau fracture fixation</span><span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuyang Chen ◽  
Chenyu Huang ◽  
Chen Ling ◽  
Jinming Zhou ◽  
Yufeng Wang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Tibial plateau fracture is one of the common intra-articular fractures in clinic. And its accurate classification and treatment is a difficult problem for orthopedic surgeons. Our research aims to investigate the application value of 3D printing in the classification and preoperative planning of complex tibial plateau fractures.Methods: 28 cases of complex tibial plateau fractures diagnosed and treated in our hospital from January, 2017 to January, 2019.01 were analyzed. Preoperative spiral CT scan was performed and then DICOM data were input into the computer. We use Mimics to process data. And 3D printing technology was applied to print the 3D model of fracture (1:1). Combined with the 3D printed model, the tibial plateau fractures were subdivided into seven types according to the geometric plane of the tibial plateau. The surgical approach was determined on the 3D printed model. And then simulated operations such as accurate reduction of fracture and selection of plate placement were performed.Results: The reconstructed 3D model of tibial plateau fracture can accurately reflect the direction of fracture displacement and the degree of plateau collapse. Also, it and can help with the preoperative surgical design of tibial plateau fracture. The intraoperative fracture details were basically the same as the 3D printed model. And the fracture surface of the tibial plateau was well improved in all 28 cases.Conclusion: 3D printing technology can be used to guide the classification and preoperative planning of complex tibial plateau fractures.


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