Clinical application of rapid prototype model in pediatric proximal femoral corrective osteotomy.
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.
Hung
Shuo-Suei
SS
Graduate School of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei Shan, Tao Yuan, Taiwan.
Lee
Zhon-Liau
ZL
Lee
Ming-Yih
MY
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