Publication Details
Computer-assisted preoperative planning of reduction of and osteosynthesis of scapular fracture: A case report
scapula, comminuted fracture, TraumaTech software, reconstruction, implant
design
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.
@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"
}