3D printed templates improve the accuracy and safety of pedicle screw placement in the treatment of pediatric congenital scoliosis

Abstract Background Three-dimensional (3-D) printed guidance templates are being increasingly used in spine surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine if 3D printed navigation templates can improve the accuracy of pedicle screw placement and decrease the complication rate compared to freeha...

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Main Authors: Jun Cao, Xuejun Zhang, Haonan Liu, Ziming Yao, Yunsong Bai, Dong Guo, Lei Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04892-4