Clinical application of rapid prototype model in pediatric proximal femoral corrective osteotomy

Orthopedics. 2008 Jan;31(1):72. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20080101-19.

Abstract

Proximal femoral deformities can occur in children as sequelae of several disorders such as hip joint infection or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Early surgical correction of deformities promises a good result; however, limited exposure of the surgical field often creates difficulties for surgeons. Application of a rapid prototyping model for proximal femoral corrective osteotomy in children serves not only as a guide for surgical planning but also as a communication tool between physicians and patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Femur Head / pathology
  • Femur Head / surgery*
  • Femur Head Necrosis / pathology
  • Femur Head Necrosis / surgery*
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Osteotomy / instrumentation*
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Prosthesis Fitting / methods*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Treatment Outcome