The feasibility of a novel 3D-Printed patient specific cutting guide for extended trochanteric osteotomies
Abstract Background The extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) is a surgical technique utilized to expose the intramedullary canal of the proximal femur, protect the soft tissues and promote reliable healing. However, imprecise execution of the osteotomy can lead to fracture, soft tissue injury, non-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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| Series: | 3D Printing in Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41205-024-00204-3 |