Three-dimensional starch model for simulation of corrective osteotomy for a complex bone deformity: a case report.

Abstract

The complex valgus deformity of the right ankle of a 24-year-old Maffucci syndrome man was corrected by three-dimensional osteotomy followed by limb lengthening. Before surgical correction of the deformity, we used computed tomography data to make a life-size three-dimensional plastic model of the deformed ankle for an accurate understanding of the anatomical deformity. We then used this model to perform a simulated osteotomy. The real osteotomy was performed immediately afterwards and valgus and recurvatum deformities were corrected accurately. We recommend simulated surgery using a three-dimensional plastic model which will improve the pre-operative planning technique and the accuracy of the end results.

• Authors: Tominaga Shimizu, Fumio Fujioka, Hiroki Gomyo, Kenichi Isobe, Kunio Takaoka
• Journal: Foot & ankle international (Foot Ankle Int) Vol. 24 Issue 4 Pg. 364-7 (Apr 2003) ISSN: 1071-1007 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12735382 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Age of Onset
• Ankle Joint (abnormalities, surgery)
• Bone Lengthening
• Child, Preschool
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Congenital Abnormalities (surgery)
• Enchondromatosis (pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Models, Anatomic
• Osteotomy (methods)