Three-Dimensional Printed Patient Models for Complex Pediatric Spinal Surgery.

Conclusion: The anatomic complexity and risk of devastating neurologic consequences in spine surgery call for careful preparations. 3-D models enable more efficient and precise surgical planning compared to the use of 2-dimensional CT/magnetic resonance images. The 3-D models also make it easier to visualize patient anatomy, allowing patients and their families who lack medical training to interpret and understand cross-sectional anatomy, which in our experience, enhanced the consultations. PMID: 30983902 [PubMed]
Source: Ochsner Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research