Fixing a fractured arthrodesed hip with rapid prototype templating and minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis. Issue 9 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fang, Christian; Fang, Benjamin; Wong, Tak-Man; Lau, Tak-Wing; Pun, Terence; Leung, Frankie
• Is Part Of: Trauma case reports. Volume 1: Issue 9/10/11/12(2015)
• Page Start: 79
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Hip fusion -- Fracture -- Plating -- Minimal invasive -- 3D printing; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2015.10.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-6440

Abstract

Abstract: CASE: We present an elderly lady with an intertrochanteric fracture of a previously fused hip. A 3D printed model of her pelvis and femur was used for implant templating before surgery. Minimal invasive fixation was performed with a spanning reversed distal femur locking plate without the need for removal of the previous implant. Multiple long locking screws were placed in the supra-acetabular region. The patient had union in 4 months, return to function and no complication. Conclusion: The technique allowed us to optimize implant selection and insert screws safely at difficult trajectories using minimal invasive surgery.