Use of 3D Printing in Planning the Reconstruction of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Teaching Tool^[*]

Abstract

The present study aims to demonstrate how biomodels can be used as teaching tools for surgical techniques and training in a medical residency service.

A case series was carried out in our orthopedics and traumatology outpatient facility using three-dimensional (3D) printing for surgical planning to contribute to the surgical teaching and training of resident physicians. Two cases were selected as examples in the present article.

Biomodels enable a better understanding of the surgery by the surgical team and residents, reducing the surgical time and the risks for the patients.

These models can be a good teaching method to plan reconstructions of total hip arthroplasties, evaluate and predict surgical difficulties, and optimize procedures.

Keywords

arthroplasty, replacement, hip - hip/surgery - printing, three-dimensional - models, anatomic

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