3D Measurement of Anatomic Parameters and Development of a Digital Design to Improve the Outcome of Lower-Extremity Surgery

Abstract:

Background: To overcome disadvantages of the older surgical model, we invented a new three-dimensional (3D) correction surgery design after studying computer-aided 3D model analysis. Methods: Three-dimensional reconstruction was carried out for computed tomographic (CT) scans of patients with normal bilateral lower extremities; an anatomical model was established; and the normal values of 3D anatomic parameters of the lower-extremity joints were measured with computer assistance. An osteotomy procedure was simulated using a computer, appropriate osteotomy site, and osteotomy angle, and an osteotomy method was selected. Computer-assisted design (CAD) was used to produce an individualized auxiliary osteotomy template for guiding the osteotomy and an auxiliary correction template for guiding correction surgery. Finally, we accurately performed surgery according to the preoperative design. Results: All surgeries were performed successfully and postoperative x-ray films showed satisfactory deformity correction. Conclusions: Computer-aided lower-extremity joint correction surgery is more accurate and convenient than conventional surgery.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 787)
• Pages: 947-953
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.787.947
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Huan Wen Ding, Qiang Tu, Hong Wang, Hui Liang Liu, Jian Jian Shen, Li Ren, Ying Jun Wang
• Keywords: Computer-Aided Design, Genu Valgum, Genu Varum, Osteotomy

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