3-Dimensional printing guide template assisted percutaneous vertebroplasty: Technical note

In conclusion, the novel precise 3-dimensional printing guide template system may allow (1) comprehensive visualization of the fractured vertebral body and the individual surgical planning, (2) the perfect fitting between skin and guide template to ensure the puncture stability and accuracy, and (3) increased puncture precision and decreased puncture-related complications, surgical time and radiation exposure.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research