Prebending of osteosynthesis plate using 3D printed models to treat symptomatic os acromiale and acromial fracture

Prebending of osteosynthesis plate using 3D printed models to treat symptomatic os acromiale and acromial fracture

Abstract Background A symptomatic os acromiale can lead to impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tendinopathy. An acromion fracture is often part of a more complex scapular trauma that needs stabilisation. Methods We developed a new technique using a three-dimensional (3D) model and a distal clavicl...

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Main Authors: Hanne Beliën, Hanne Biesmans, Anny Steenwerckx, Eric Bijnens, Carl Dierickx
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
Subjects:
Os acromiale
Acromial fracture
3D printing
Osteosynthesis plate
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-017-0111-7

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