Research progression of 3D printing technique in surgical treatment of pelvic and acetabular fractures
LIU Xi-ming
ZENG Wen-bo
Abstract：Because of the irregular shape and complex structure of the pelvis and acetabulum ,it is difficult to diagnose and treat the fracture of pelvis and acetabulum .Most of the pelvic and acetabular fractures are caused by high energy,and are severe,which are often associated with organ damage ,nerve and vascular injury.Its mortality rate is 10％-30％.3D printing technique is based on the digital model files ,uses digital printer as the carrier ,uses powdered metal or plastic and other materials ,which can be bonded ,to create a three-dimensional entity through ac-cumulating layer by layer .It can achieve a realistical simulation of the structure of pelvis and acetabulum ,and assist doctors in preoperative diagnosis and planning and intraoperative navigation , and make individual implants .This study reviews the application of 3D printing technique in operative treatment of pelvic and acetabular fractures ,and the future development of this technique .
Keywords：pelvic and acetabular fractures3D ( three-dimensional ) printing techniquesurgical treat-mentmodel
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 1-5 )