Custom 3D-printed acetabular implants in hip surgery--innovative breakthrough or expensive bespoke upgrade?
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.5301/hipint.5000294.
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Abstract
Custom 3D-printed triflange acetabular cages are a new option in the armamentarium of the revision hip surgeon. This review article defines this technology, its indications, surgical method, advantages, disadvantages, use, current published literature and future applications.
Medical subject headings
- Acetabulum
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Hip Prosthesis
- Printing, Three-Dimensional
Anatomy
- hip
- pelvis