Publication detail

Computer-assisted preoperative planning of reduction of and osteosynthesis of scapular fracture: A case report

MADEJA, R. BAJOR, G. KLÍMA, O. BIALY, L. POMETLOVÁ, J.

Original Title

Computer-assisted preoperative planning of reduction of and osteosynthesis of scapular fracture: A case report

Type

journal article in Web of Science

Language

English

Original Abstract

Introduction Reports on the use of computer-assisted trauma surgery of comminuted scapula fracture are still quite rare. In this article, we present a case of comminuted scapula fracture, the surgical reconstruction of which was pre-operatively planned using a complex software solution. Materials and methods For surgical planning of the fracture, we used the TraumaTech software facilitating virtual reconstruction (both manual and automatic), surgery planning, design of the implant, planning of screw placement and lengths, and production of a 3D print model of the fracture and the implant. The software also supported ordering such custom-made plate from a plate producer who was capable of fast and precise production of the plate. Results The surgery using the custom-ordered plate was successful. The actual used screw lengths did not differ from the planned ones by more than 2mm. One year after the surgery, the patient was capable of more demanding activities and doing sports activities. Conclusion This approach provides a great way to prevent complications of the surgery and to shorten its duration. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of the treatment of a scapula comminuted fracture utilizing computer-assisted preoperative planning.

Keywords

scapula, comminuted fracture, TraumaTech software, reconstruction, implant design

Authors

MADEJA, R.; BAJOR, G.; KLÍMA, O.; BIALY, L.; POMETLOVÁ, J.

Released

25. 10. 2021

ISBN

2391-5463

Periodical

Open Medicine

Year of study

16

Number

1

State

Republic of Poland

Pages from

1597

Pages to

1601

Pages count

5

URL

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/med-2021-0338/html

BibTex

@article{BUT175850,
  author="MADEJA, R. and BAJOR, G. and KLÍMA, O. and BIALY, L. and POMETLOVÁ, J.",
  title="Computer-assisted preoperative planning of reduction of and osteosynthesis of scapular fracture: A case report",
  journal="Open Medicine",
  year="2021",
  volume="16",
  number="1",
  pages="1597--1601",
  doi="10.1515/med-2021-0338",
  issn="2391-5463",
  url="https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/med-2021-0338/html"
}