title: Clinical application of rapid prototype model in pediatric proximal femoral corrective osteotomy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei Shan, Tao Yuan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Shuo-Suei
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Hung
authors.forename: Zhon-Liau
authors.initials: ZL
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Ming-Yih
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005270:Femur Head / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome