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Review
. 2024 Apr 1;38(4S):S17-S22.
doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002763.

Use of 3D-Printed Implants in Complex Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Matthew Brown  1 , Gerard Cush  2 , Samuel B Adams Jr  1
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Review

Use of 3D-Printed Implants in Complex Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Matthew Brown et al. J Orthop Trauma. .

Abstract

Treatment of traumatic critical-sized bone defects remains a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Autograft remains the gold standard to address bone loss, but for larger defects, different strategies must be used. The use of 3D-printed implants to address lower extremity trauma and bone loss is discussed with current techniques including bone transport, Masquelet, osteomyocutaneous flaps, and massive allografts. Considerations and future directions of implant design, augmentation, and optimization of the peri-implant environment to maximize patient outcome are reviewed.

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